Guerrilla (Noun)
Meaning
A member of an irregular armed force that fights a stronger force by sabotage and harassment.
Classification
Nouns denoting people.
Examples
- The guerrilla fighters launched a surprise attack on the government's supply lines in a bold move to disrupt their operations.
- During the war, guerrilla tactics proved to be an effective way for the rebels to counter the enemy's superior firepower.
- The government struggled to respond to the guerrilla attacks, which seemed to come from nowhere and then disappear into the countryside.
- Guerrilla warfare requires a high degree of mobility and adaptability, as well as a strong knowledge of the local terrain.
- As a guerrilla fighter, she was trained to live off the land and blend in with the local population in order to gather intelligence and launch surprise attacks.