B2nounUK spelling: guerillaconflicthistory
US/ɡəˈrɪl.ə/
UK/ɡəˈrɪl.ə/
a member of a small group that fights a larger army using surprise attacks
In context
Guerrillas hid in the mountains and attacked army convoys at night.
The government signed a peace deal with the guerrilla movement.
Many young men joined the guerrillas after their villages were destroyed.
Words that go with guerrilla
noun + noun
- guerrilla warfareGuerrilla warfare can last for decades.
- guerrilla fighterA guerrilla fighter was captured near the border.
- guerrilla groupThe guerrilla group demanded land reform.
- guerrilla armyA small guerrilla army controlled the forest.
- guerrilla attackA guerrilla attack closed the main road.
verb + noun
- join the guerrillasSeveral farmers joined the guerrillas.
Common mistakes
Incorrect:
a gorilla fighterCorrect: a guerrilla fighter