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The definition of an insurgent is a rebel or revolutionary.

(noun)

Che Guevara was an example of an insurgent.

Insurgent is defined as something associated with acts of revolt.

(adjective)

Burning the flag of the government you are trying to overthrow is an example of insurgent behavior.

See insurgent in Webster's New World College Dictionary

adjective

rising up against established authority; rebellious; specif.,

designating or of a revolt or rebellion not well enough organized to be recognized in international law as belligerency
designating or of a faction in revolt against the leadership of a political party

Origin: L insurgens, prp. of insurgere, to rise up (against) < in-, in, upon + surgere, to rise: see surge

noun

a person engaged in insurgent activity

Related Forms:

insurgently adverb

See insurgent in American Heritage Dictionary 4

adjective

Rising in revolt against established authority, especially a government.
Rebelling against the leadership of a political party.

noun

One who is insurgent.

Origin:

Origin: Latin īnsurgēns, īnsurgent-

Origin: , present participle of īnsurgere, to rise up

Origin: : in-, intensive pref.; see in-²

Origin: + surgere, to rise; see surge

Related Forms:

in·surˈgent·ly adverb

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