Counterguerrilla

/ˌkaʊntərɡəˈrɪlə/ adjective

Definition

Alternative spelling of counterguerilla; relating to military operations against guerrilla fighters and irregular forces.

Etymology

Same origin as counterguerilla, with a variant spelling reflecting different regional English conventions (counterguerrilla with double-r is the variant form).

Kelly Says

Both spellings are used interchangeably in military literature, but counterguerrilla with double-r appears more in British English, showing how English spelling varies by region!

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