Used for a soldier not in the regular army, or for a person/thing that does not follow a regular pattern.
Definitionen
A soldier or combatant who is not part of a regular army. The irregulars ambushed the convoy at dawn.
A person or thing that deviates from an expected pattern or schedule. The data set contained several irregulars that had to be examined separately.
Synonyme
volunteer (soldier)
irregular soldier
paramilitary member