Definition of "irregulars" [irregulars]

• Plural form of irregular. (noun)

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• "  Healthy male ex-slaves were armed and assigned to training companies, which we called the irregulars, because we didn’t have uniforms for them."
• "Very improbably, "irregulars" -- wildcat supporters with their own phone bank, calling lists and scripts."
• "QUESTION: Sir, are you worried that you're being dragged into a war of attrition by the so-called irregulars?"