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irregulars

/ɪˈrɛɡjʊləz/

/ɪˈrɛɡjələrz/

Translations

irregularnoun

irregulars

/ɪˈrɛɡjʊlə/

/ɪˈrɛɡjələr/

Used for a soldier not in the regular army, or for a person/thing that does not follow a regular pattern.

Synonyms

volunteer (soldier)

irregular soldier

paramilitary member

irregularnoun

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.