| 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 |