adj
insurgent
ihn-SUHJNT
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
Word Forms
insurgents plural
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Etymology
From Latin insurgens, present participle of insurgere, "to rise up against" — from in- ("against") + surgere ("to rise").