name
Vietcong
vee-eht-KONG
Vietcong (name) means the communist guerrilla movement that fought against the South Vietnamese government and its allies during the Vietnam War. Example: “The Vietcong used an extensive network of tunnels to move troops and supplies.”
name
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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
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Word forms
- Plural
- Vietcongs
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Etymology
From Vietnamese Việt Cộng, a shortened form of Việt Nam Cộng sản ("Vietnamese communists").
Frequently asked questions
What does “Vietcong” mean?
The word “Vietcong” means the communist guerrilla movement that fought against the South Vietnamese government and its allies during the Vietnam War. In plain terms, the Vietnamese communist guerrilla forces of the Vietnam War, or a fighter belonging to them.
How do you pronounce “Vietcong”?
“Vietcong” is pronounced vee-eht-KONG (/ˌvi.ɛtˈkɑŋ/ in IPA).
How do you use “Vietcong” in a sentence?
Here is “Vietcong” used in a sentence: “The Vietcong used an extensive network of tunnels to move troops and supplies.”
What part of speech is “Vietcong”?
Depending on how it is used, “Vietcong” can be a name and a noun.
How many meanings does “Vietcong” have?
“Vietcong” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: the communist guerrilla movement that fought against the South Vietnamese government and its allies during the Vietnam War.
