HyperDic: maquis

English > 2 senses of the word Maquis:
NOUNperson Maquis, Maquisarda guerrilla fighter in the French underground in World War II
groupMaquisthe French underground that fought against the German occupation in World War II
English > Maquis: 2 senses > noun 1, person
MeaningA guerrilla fighter in the French underground in World War II.
SynonymMaquisard
Member ofMaquisThe French underground that fought against the German occupation in World War II
Broaderguerrilla, guerilla, irregular, insurgentA member of an irregular armed force that fights a stronger force by sabotage and harassment
Spanishmaqui, maquis
Catalanmaqui
English > Maquis: 2 senses > noun 2, group
MeaningThe French underground that fought against the German occupation in World War II.
MembersMaquis, MaquisardA guerrilla fighter in the French underground in World War II
Broaderunderground, resistanceA secret group organized to overthrow a government or occupation force
Spanishmaquis

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