irregular
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- adjective
- /ɪˈrɛɡjələr/
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irregular
- In the absence of formal military support, the irregular forces organized themselves for the defense.
- irregular forces
- irregular warfare
- irregular armed groups
Kurdish nomadic tribes and irregular armed forces were involved in the murdering of the Armenians by allowing them to plunder their property.
- Kurdish nomadic tribes and irregular armed forces were involved in the murdering of the Armenians by allowing them to plunder their property.
- So one of the things you see is you have combatants, people with, you know, with, with structures, irregular armed armed organizations.
Examples
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Anticipating such challenges to central authority, the Soviet national parliament passed legislation outlawing irregular military formations in March 1990.
Academic text (1992) -
The irregular troops conducted a surprise attack against the enemy encampment.
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Give these guys real training 20 different courses covering irregular warfare disciplines.
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Such tactics are not limited to irregular forces and paramilitaries.
Academic text (2008) -
The army must be versatile enough to succeed in regular wars, irregular wars, and wars that combine aspects of both.
Academic text (2011) -
As you are well aware, Pak sent an irregular army into India on 26/11.
Blog text (26) -
I've read the statements of all the principals involved in this highly irregular operation.
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Local leaders rallied the irregular fighters to protect their village from invaders.
Antonyms
Compounds
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Morphology
Etymology
Irregular comes from the parts in- meaning 'not' and regular meaning 'official' or 'part of the normal army'. So irregular forces are fighters who are not part of the official army.