noun
- members of small independent groups taking part in irregular fighting, typically against larger regular forces
Usage: plural of guerrilla
Examples
- The guerrillas launched surprise attacks on government forces.
- Local guerrillas used their knowledge of the terrain to their advantage.
- The army struggled to combat the guerrillas hiding in the mountains.
- Many guerrillas were former soldiers who had joined the resistance.
- The guerrillas disrupted supply lines with hit-and-run tactics.
- International support helped arm the guerrillas fighting the occupation.