Vietminh
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
3.
of or relating to the Vietminh.
noun
1.
a Vietnamese organization led by Ho Chi Minh that first fought the Japanese and then the French (1941–54) in their attempt to achieve national independence
2.
a member or group of members of this organization, esp in the armed forces
3.
(modifier) of or relating to this organization or to its members
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