Vietminh vs. Vietcong

noun

  1. a Vietnamese, Communist-led organization whose forces fought against the Japanese and especially against the French in Indochina: officially in existence 1941–51.
  2. (used with a plural verb) the leaders, supporters, and fighters of this organization.


adjective

  1. of or relating to the Vietminh.

noun

plural Vietcong.
  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

  1. of or relating to this force or one of its members or supporters.