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guerrilla

Syllabification: (guer·ril·la)

Pronunciation: /gəˈrilə/

(also guerilla)

Definition of guerrilla

a member of a small independent group taking part in irregular fighting, typically against larger regular forces:this small town fell to the guerrillas [as modifier]:guerrilla warfare
[as modifier] referring to actions or activities performed in an impromptu way, often without authorization:guerrilla theater

Origin:

early 19th century (introduced during the Peninsular War (1808–14)): from Spanish, diminutive of guerra 'war'

Guerrilla can also be spelled guerilla, with a single r; both are correct.Do not confuse guerrilla with gorilla. See gorilla.

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