Vietcong

or Vi·et Cong

[ vee-et-kong, -kawng, vyet-, vee-it- ]

noun

, plural Vi·et·cong.

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.

Vietcong

/ ˌvjɛtˈkɒŋ /

noun

1. the Communist-led guerrilla force and revolutionary army of South Vietnam; the armed forces of the National Liberation Front of South Vietnam
2. a member of these armed forces
3. modifier of or relating to the Vietcong or a Vietcong

Word History and Origins

Origin of Vietcong¹

First recorded in 1960–65, Vietcong is from the Vietnamese word Việt-cộng

Word History and Origins

Origin of Vietcong¹

from Vietnamese Viet Nam Cong San Vietnamese Communist

Example Sentences

Indeed, the Ukrainians enjoy vastly greater weapons flows across their borders, superb intelligence and cyber support, and far more significant financial resources than the Vietcong ever did.

From Time

There's a surf scene where the soldiers capture a Vietcong village so they can go surfing at a nearby break.

From The Daily Beast

Ug Bitkung ang makabanhig way mabúhì, When the Vietcong ambush, no one survives.

From Project Gutenberg