adj
Uncommon
insurgent
ihn-SUHJNT
Insurgent (adj) means rising up in rebellion against authority. Example: “Insurgent forces seized control of the town overnight.”
adj
1
Rising up in rebellion against authority.
"Insurgent forces seized control of the town overnight."
noun
1
A person taking part in an armed rebellion against a government.
"The army clashed with insurgents near the border."
How to use insurgent
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishSomeone (or something) actively rebelling against a government or authority by force.
Common pairings
insurgent group
insurgent attack
suspected insurgent
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- Plural
- insurgents
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Etymology
From Latin insurgens, present participle of insurgere, "to rise up against" — from in- ("against") + surgere ("to rise").
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What does “insurgent” mean?
The word “insurgent” means rising up in rebellion against authority. In plain terms, someone (or something) actively rebelling against a government or authority by force.
How do you pronounce “insurgent”?
“Insurgent” is pronounced ihn-SUHJNT (/ɪnˈsəɹd͡ʒənt/ in IPA).
How do you use “insurgent” in a sentence?
Here is “insurgent” used in a sentence: “Insurgent forces seized control of the town overnight.”
What part of speech is “insurgent”?
Depending on how it is used, “insurgent” can be an adjective and a noun.
Where does the word “insurgent” come from?
The word “insurgent” comes from Latin. From Latin insurgens, present participle of insurgere, "to rise up against" — from in- ("against") + surgere ("to rise").
Is “insurgent” a common word?
“Insurgent” is an uncommon word in modern English.
How many meanings does “insurgent” have?
“Insurgent” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: rising up in rebellion against authority.
