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10 Language-to-English DictionariesGuerrilla
/ɡəˈrɪl.ə/Comprehensive Definitions & Senses
2 senses- 1
A member of a small independent group taking part in irregular fighting, typically against larger regular forces.
"The guerrilla fighters used the dense jungle to their advantage, launching surprise attacks on enemy convoys." - 2
A person who engages in such warfare, often characterized by unconventional tactics.
"The region was known for its guerrilla activity, with local fighters resisting foreign occupation."
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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology
Derived from Spanish 'guerrilla', meaning 'little war', which is a diminutive of 'guerra' (war), originating from Germanic roots related to Old High German 'werra' (strife, confusion). The term gained widespread international usage during the Peninsular War in the early 19th century to describe irregular Spanish fighters resisting Napoleon's army.
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10 Global Lexicons: How "Guerrilla" is said worldwide
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guérillero
Transliteration: gɛʁiˈlɛʁo
"Le guérillero a mené des attaques surprises contre les forces ennemies."
Guerillakämpfer
Transliteration: ɡeˈʁi.laˌkɛmp.fɐ
"Die Guerillakämpfer nutzten das Terrain zu ihrem Vorteil."
guerrigliero
Transliteration: ɡweriˈʎɛːro
"Il guerrigliero ha condotto un attacco a sorpresa."
guerrillero
Transliteration: ɡe.riˈʝe.ɾo
"El guerrillero luchó valientemente contra el ejército invasor."
guerrilheiro
Transliteration: ɡeʁiˈʎeɾu
"O guerrilheiro usou táticas de emboscada para atacar as tropas inimigas."
गुरिल्ला
Transliteration: guriḷlā
"गुरिल्ला सेनानियों ने दुश्मन के ठिकानों पर अचानक हमला किया।"
游击队员
Transliteration: yóu jī duì yuán
"游击队员在敌人后方进行突袭。"
게릴라
Transliteration: geurilla
"게릴라 전투원들은 적의 보급선을 차단했다."
ゲリラ
Transliteration: gerira
"ゲリラは敵の基地に奇襲をかけた。"
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