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insurgent

 

[ ɪnˈsɜːrdʒənt ]

Noun / Adjective
Context #1 | Noun

armed conflict

A person who rises in opposition or armed resistance against an established government or ruler.

Synonyms

guerrilla, rebel, revolutionary

Examples of usage

  • During the civil war, the insurgents fought fiercely against the government forces.
  • The insurgents captured several strategic locations in the city.
  • The government forces launched an offensive to suppress the insurgents.
  • The insurgents were well-organized and determined to overthrow the regime.
  • The insurgency lasted for several years before a peace agreement was reached.
Context #2 | Adjective

rebellious

Revolting against a ruling authority; rising in revolt, refusing to obey authorities.

Synonyms

defiant, rebellious, revolutionary

Examples of usage

  • Her insurgent behavior led to her expulsion from the school.
  • The insurgent group plotted to overthrow the government.
  • The insurgent soldiers refused to follow orders from their superiors.
  • The insurgent students protested against the new school policies.

Translations

Translations of the word "insurgent" in other languages:

🇵🇹 insurgente

🇮🇳 विद्रोही

🇩🇪 Aufständischer

🇮🇩 pemberontak

🇺🇦 повстанець

🇵🇱 powstaniec

🇯🇵 反乱者

🇫🇷 insurgé

🇪🇸 insurgente

🇹🇷 asi

🇰🇷 반란자

🇸🇦 متمرد

🇨🇿 povstalec

🇸🇰 povstalecký

🇨🇳 叛乱者

🇸🇮 upornik

🇮🇸 uppreisnarmaður

🇰🇿 көтерілісші

🇬🇪 ამბოხებული

🇦🇿 üsyançı

🇲🇽 insurgente

Word origin

The word 'insurgent' originated in the early 18th century, derived from the Latin word 'insurgens', which means 'rising up'. It has been used to describe individuals or groups who rebel against established authorities throughout history. Insurgencies have been a common feature in conflicts across the world, with insurgents often seeking political, social, or economic change through armed resistance. The term has been widely used in military and political contexts to describe those who challenge existing power structures.

Word Frequency Rank

With rank #18,722, this word belongs to specialized vocabulary. While not common in everyday speech, it enriches your ability to express complex ideas.