freedom fighter

NOUN

guerrilla

Synonyms

STRONGEST

commando mercenary terrorist

STRONG

irregular

WEAK

professional soldier resistance fighter soldier of fortune underground fighter

Example Sentences

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President Cyril Ramaphosa paid tribute to the "freedom fighter and a servant of the people".

From BBC • Mar. 4, 2026

As a lifelong pacifist, Senesh was hardly an obvious choice as a freedom fighter.

From The Wall Street Journal • Nov. 17, 2025

The Galactic Emperor’s top henchman and the freedom fighter Luke Skywalker were related?

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 23, 2025

Named for Olaudah Equiano, a freedom fighter who liberated himself by selling rum, it’s a meaningful gift.

From Salon • Dec. 16, 2024

We asked her about being arrested and being a political prisoner and a freedom fighter.

From "One Crazy Summer" by Rita Williams-Garcia