guerrila

/ɡeˈriːə/ or /ɡeˈrɪə/ or /ɡeˈrɪlə/

Definitions

1. noun

A person, usually belonging to an organized group, who uses irregular and usually covert methods of warfare, such as ambushes, sabotage, and raids, often in a rural or guerrilla war.

“The government deployed its troops to combat the guerrilla fighters in the countryside.”

Synonyms

  • insurgent
  • militant
  • revolutionary

Antonyms

  • conventional soldier
  • regular soldier