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Pronunciation / Transliteration: guriḷlā
"गुरिल्ला सेनानियों ने दुश्मन के ठिकानों पर अचानक हमला किया।"
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2 senses- 1
A member of a small independent group taking part in irregular fighting, typically against larger regular forces.
"The guerrilla fighters used the dense jungle to their advantage, launching surprise attacks on enemy convoys." - 2
A person who engages in such warfare, often characterized by unconventional tactics.
"The region was known for its guerrilla activity, with local fighters resisting foreign occupation."
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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology
The term 'guerrilla' originates from the Spanish word 'guerra', meaning 'war', and was first used in the early 19th century during the Peninsular War. It refers to a form of irregular warfare where small groups use tactics like ambushes and sabotage against larger traditional forces.
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10 Global Lexicons: How "Guerrilla" is said worldwide
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guérillero
Transliteration: gɛʁiˈlɛʁo
"Le guérillero a mené des attaques surprises contre les forces ennemies."
Guerillakämpfer
Transliteration: ɡeˈʁi.laˌkɛmp.fɐ
"Die Guerillakämpfer nutzten das Terrain zu ihrem Vorteil."
guerrigliero
Transliteration: ɡweriˈʎɛːro
"Il guerrigliero ha condotto un attacco a sorpresa."
guerrillero
Transliteration: ɡe.riˈʝe.ɾo
"El guerrillero luchó valientemente contra el ejército invasor."
guerrilheiro
Transliteration: ɡeʁiˈʎeɾu
"O guerrilheiro usou táticas de emboscada para atacar as tropas inimigas."
गुरिल्ला
Transliteration: guriḷlā
"गुरिल्ला सेनानियों ने दुश्मन के ठिकानों पर अचानक हमला किया।"
游击队员
Transliteration: yóu jī duì yuán
"游击队员在敌人后方进行突袭。"
게릴라
Transliteration: geurilla
"게릴라 전투원들은 적의 보급선을 차단했다."
ゲリラ
Transliteration: gerira
"ゲリラは敵の基地に奇襲をかけた。"
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