Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

Viet Cong

Noun

/viːɛt kɒŋ/

Definition

The Viet Cong were a political and military organization in Vietnam that fought against the United States and South Vietnamese forces during the Vietnam War.

Examples

The Viet Cong employed guerrilla tactics to fight against their opponents.
Much of the support for the Viet Cong came from the rural population in South Vietnam.
The Tet Offensive was a major military campaign launched by the Viet Cong.

Meaning

The term ‘Viet Cong’ is derived from a shortened version of ‘Vietnamese Communists’ and refers specifically to the South Vietnamese rebels who supported North Vietnam.