guerrilla
Pronunciation
Noun
B2 Upper-intermediate
Quick answer
A member of a small, independent armed group that uses irregular tactics, such as ambushes, to fight a larger, conventional force.
Usage notes
Don't confuse this word with gorilla, the large ape; the spellings and origins are entirely unrelated.
Test yourself
Which word fits the gap? "The _____ hid in the mountains and struck the supply convoys before disappearing again."
Answer: guerrilla
In your own words, what does "guerrilla" mean?
A member of a small, independent armed group that uses irregular tactics, such as ambushes, to fight a larger, conventional force.
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