name
Vietcong
vee-eht-KONG
name
1
The communist guerrilla movement that fought against the South Vietnamese government and its allies during the Vietnam War.
"The Vietcong used an extensive network of tunnels to move troops and supplies."
noun
1
A member of that movement.
"The documentary interviewed a former Vietcong about his years in the jungle."
How to Use Vietcong
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishThe Vietnamese communist guerrilla forces of the Vietnam War, or a fighter belonging to them.
Common pairings
Vietcong guerrillas
Vietcong tunnels
Word Forms
Vietcongs plural, Vietcong plural
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Etymology
From Vietnamese Việt Cộng, a shortened form of Việt Nam Cộng sản ("Vietnamese communists").