insurgency
1 synonym for insurgency, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Noun — An organized rebellion against a government or ruling authority.
Synonyms
Rare, literary or technical
Precise, but they will stand out — check the sense before using one.
How to use insurgency
The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.
fight an insurgency
quell an insurgency
Etymology
From insurgent + -cy.
Full origin of insurgency →Frequently asked questions
What does “insurgency” mean?
The word “insurgency” means an organized rebellion against a government or ruling authority. In plain terms, an armed uprising or rebellion, and the ongoing conflict that comes with it.
How do you pronounce “insurgency”?
“Insurgency” is pronounced ihn-SURD-zhuhn-see (/ɪnˈsɝd͡ʒənsi/ in IPA).
How do you use “insurgency” in a sentence?
Here is “insurgency” used in a sentence: “The region has faced a long-running insurgency for over a decade.”
What part of speech is “insurgency”?
“Insurgency” is a noun.
Is “insurgency” a common word?
“Insurgency” is an uncommon word in modern English.
