An irregular war carried on by small bodies of men acting independently. Now somewhat rare.

attributive passing into adj., esp. in guerrilla war (= sense 1).

hostile action (such as bombings, kidnappings, etc.) carried out by urban guerrillas.

= asymmetric warfare n. at asymmetric, adj. additions.

warfare between forces unequal in size, composition, or means; spec. warfare in which a smaller or ostensibly inferior force uses unexpected…