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rearguard in Greek

rearguard in Greek is οπισθοφυλακή — rearguard means the rearmost part of a force, especially a detachment of troops that protect the rear of a retreating force.

rearguard in Greek

οπισθοφυλακή
noun
Pronounced: opisthofylaki
(military) The rearmost part of a force, especially a detachment of troops that protect the rear of a retreating force.

What does "rearguard" mean?

  1. noun The rearmost part of a force, especially a detachment of troops that protect the rear of a retreating force.
  2. noun The defence, collectively the defenders.
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What is "rearguard" in Greek?

"rearguard" in Greek is οπισθοφυλακή. rearguard means: The rearmost part of a force, especially a detachment of troops that protect the rear of a retreating force.

How do you pronounce οπισθοφυλακή?

"rearguard" in Greek is οπισθοφυλακή, pronounced "opisthofylaki".

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