NOUN | person | Maquis, Maquisard | a guerrilla fighter in the French underground in World War II |
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group | Maquis | the French underground that fought against the German occupation in World War II |
Meaning | A guerrilla fighter in the French underground in World War II. | |
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Synonym | Maquisard | |
Member of | Maquis | The French underground that fought against the German occupation in World War II |
Broader | guerrilla, guerilla, irregular, insurgent | A member of an irregular armed force that fights a stronger force by sabotage and harassment |
Spanish | maqui, maquis | |
Catalan | maqui |
Meaning | The French underground that fought against the German occupation in World War II. | |
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Members | Maquis, Maquisard | A guerrilla fighter in the French underground in World War II |
Broader | underground, resistance | A secret group organized to overthrow a government or occupation force |
Spanish | maquis |
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