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Vi·et·cong
[vee-et-kong, -kawng, vyet-, vee-it-] noun, plural Vi·et·cong, adjective (during the Vietnam War) noun
1.
a Communist-led army and guerrilla force in South Vietnam that fought its government and was supported by North Vietnam.
2.
a member or supporter of this force.
adjective
3.
of or pertaining to this force or one of its members or supporters.
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Vietcong
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Also, Vi·et Cong.
Origin:
1960–65; < Vietnamese Việt-cộng
1960–65; < Vietnamese Việt-cộng
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