noun
Uncommon
insurgency
ihn-SURD-zhuhn-see
Insurgency (noun) means an organized rebellion against a government or ruling authority. Example: “The region has faced a long-running insurgency for over a decade.”
noun
1
An organized rebellion against a government or ruling authority.
"The region has faced a long-running insurgency for over a decade."
How to use insurgency
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishAn armed uprising or rebellion, and the ongoing conflict that comes with it.
Common pairings
fight an insurgency
quell an insurgency
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Word forms
- Plural
- insurgencies
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Etymology
From insurgent + -cy.
Synonyms
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Rhymes for insurgency
agency
latency
urgency
potency
decency
regency
currency
tendency
clemency
leniency
frequency
emergency
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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.
