guerrilla
nounfeminine/ɡɨˈʁiʎɐ/medium
guer·ri·lha
Definition
A member of a small independent group taking part in irregular fighting, typically against larger regular forces.
The guerrilla fighters hid in the jungle.
Guerrilla warfare is characterized by surprise attacks.
Common collocations
guerrilla warfareguerrilla groupurban guerrillaguerrilla tactics
Etymology
Do espanhol 'guerrilla', diminutivo de 'guerra'.