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guerrilla warfare

guer·ril·la war·fare
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Transcription

    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [guh-ril-uh wawr-fair]
    • /gəˈrɪl ə ˈwɔrˌfɛər/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [guh-ril-uh wawr-fair]
    • /gəˈrɪl ə ˈwɔrˌfɛər/

Definitions of guerrilla warfare words

  • noun guerrilla warfare the use of hit-and-run tactics by small, mobile groups of irregular forces operating in territory controlled by a hostile, regular force. 1
  • noun guerrilla warfare unconventional warfare 1
  • noun guerrilla warfare warfare involving guerrillas, in which traditional battleground tactics are ineffective 0
  • noun guerrilla warfare Combat using groups of irregular, light, mobile troops within areas occupied by an enemy force, usually through hit-and-run tactics. 0
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Origin of guerrilla warfare

First appearance:

before 1835
One of the 34% newest English words
First recorded in 1835-45

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Parts of speech for Guerrilla warfare

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
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guerrilla warfare popularity

This term is known only to a narrow circle of people with rare knowledge. Only 27% of English native speakers know the meaning of this word.
According to our data about 71% 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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