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   guerrilla

   /ɡəˈrɪlə/

   noun

   • 1. a member of a small independent group taking part in irregular fighting, typically against larger regular forces: "this town fell to the guerrillas"
   • ▪ referring to actions or activities performed in an impromptu way, often without authorization: "guerrilla gigs"

   Word Origin early 19th century (introduced during the Peninsular War): from Spanish, diminutive of guerra ‘war’.

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