| Main Entry: | guerrilla |
| Part of Speech: | noun |
| Definition: | bushfighter |
Synonyms: |
commando, freedom fighter, irregular, mercenary, professional soldier, resistance fighter, soldier of fortune, terrorist, underground fighter |
| Notes: | guerrilla is from a Spanish diminutive of guerra 'war' and refers to a soldier of an independent armed resistance force; gorilla is the ape |
| Main Entry: | mercenary |
| Part of Speech: | noun |
| Definition: | person who fights, kills for money |
Synonyms: |
hireling, legionnaire, merc, professional soldier, slave, soldier of fortune, warrior |
| Main Entry: | soldier of fortune |
| Part of Speech: | noun |
| Definition: | hired soldier |
Synonyms: |
condottiere, free companion, freelance, hired gun, hireling, legionnaire, mercenary, professional soldier, soldier for hire |
| Main Entry: | standing army |
| Part of Speech: | noun |
| Definition: | regular army |
Synonyms: |
active forces, career soldiers, permanent army, professional army, professional soldiers, regulars |