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guerrilla

Meaning in simple English, pronunciation and examples

Pronunciation: US /ɡəˈrɪlə/

Forms: guerrillas

guerrilla means: A fighter in a small independent group that attacks government soldiers or other larger forces by surprise.

noun

REBEL FIGHTERB2

A fighter in a small independent group that attacks government soldiers or other larger forces by surprise.

  • A guerrilla hid in the forest.
  • The guerrillas attacked an army supply truck.
  • Several former guerrillas joined the peace talks.

Similar words: rebel, insurgent, partisan

Common phrases: guerrilla fighter, armed guerrilla, guerrilla group

adjective

UNCONVENTIONAL METHODSC1

Using unusual, unofficial, or surprising methods to achieve a goal.

  • They used guerrilla marketing to promote the shop.
  • The artists organised a guerrilla exhibition in an empty warehouse.
  • Guerrilla filmmaking helped them finish the film on a tiny budget.

Similar words: unconventional

Opposites: conventional

Common phrases: guerrilla marketing, guerrilla tactics, guerrilla filmmaking

Questions about guerrilla

What does guerrilla mean?

A fighter in a small independent group that attacks government soldiers or other larger forces by surprise.

What is guerrilla in other languages?

Türkçe: gerilla · Español: guerrillero · Français: guérillero · Deutsch: Guerillakämpfer · Italiano: guerrigliero · 日本語: ゲリラ兵

How do you pronounce guerrilla?

It is pronounced /ɡəˈrɪlə/.

How do you use guerrilla in a sentence?

A guerrilla hid in the forest. The guerrillas attacked an army supply truck.

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