vietminh

/viˈɛtˈmiŋ/

Definitions

1. noun

A communist-led nationalist movement in Vietnam that fought against French colonial rule, led by Ho Chi Minh, and later against the United States during the Vietnam War.

“The Vietminh played a significant role in securing Vietnamese independence.”

Synonyms

  • Vietnamese communist movement
  • Vietnamese resistance

Antonyms

  • French colonial forces
  • Vietnam War allies