cetnico
Chetnik (Serbian WWII nationalist fighter)
noun CHET-nee-koh Rare
Origin: From Serbian četnik, from četa (a military unit or band).
Usage Note
Cetnico refers to a member of the Chetniks, the Serbian royalist guerrilla movement active during World War II, often discussed in the context of Yugoslav and Italian occupation history. It is a historically specific term with little everyday use outside historical or journalistic contexts. Plural: cetnici.
Examples
"I cetnici operavano nelle montagne durante la guerra."
Natural Translation
The Chetniks operated in the mountains during the war.

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