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guerrilla theater

guer·ril·la the·a·ter
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Transcription

    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [guh-ril-uh thee-uh-ter, theeuh -]
    • /gəˈrɪl ə ˈθi ə tər, ˈθiə-/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [guh-ril-uh thee-uh-ter, theeuh -]
    • /gəˈrɪl ə ˈθi ə tər, ˈθiə-/

Definitions of guerrilla theater words

  • noun guerrilla theater the presentation of short propaganda plays or skits, usually on sociopolitical themes, as war or repression, often on the streets or in other nontheater locations. 1
  • noun guerrilla theater a form of propaganda or political protest in which a group of activists perform satirical skits, sing songs, engage in playful pranks, etc. in the midst of a public event or activity 0
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Origin of guerrilla theater

First appearance:

before 1965
One of the 2% newest English words
First recorded in 1965-70

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Parts of speech for Guerrilla theater

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
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guerrilla theater popularity

This term is known only to a narrow circle of people with rare knowledge. Only 29% of English native speakers know the meaning of this word.
According to our data about 65% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.

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Synonyms for guerrilla theater

noun guerrilla theater

  • theater of cruelty — a form of surrealist theater originated by Antonin Artaud and emphasizing the cruelty of human existence by portraying sadistic acts and intense suffering.
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