Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
raiding-party
noun
/ˈreɪdɪŋ ˈpɑːrti/
Definition
A group of people who engage in a raid, typically for the purpose of stealing or attacking.
Examples
- The raiding-party quickly infiltrated the enemy camp under the cover of darkness.
- After weeks of planning, the raiding-party set out to capture supplies from the nearby village.
- The raiding-party was met with fierce resistance from the local militia.
Meaning
A raiding-party is often associated with military or criminal activities where the group strikes a location unexpectedly, usually to achieve a quick objective such as looting or capturing prisoners.
Synonyms
- assault team
- strike force
- expedition
- plundering group