guerrilla
Meaning
A form of irregular warfare conducted by small, mobile groups of combatants, often utilizing ambushes, sabotage, and hit-and-run tactics to engage larger traditional military forces, typically in the context of political or ideological struggles.
💡 The term "guerrilla" is often misused to refer to any form of unconventional warfare; however, it specifically denotes tactics employed by smaller groups against larger forces, rather than general acts of sabotage or resistance.
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