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insurgent definition

in·sur·gent (in sʉr′jənt)

adjective

rising up against established authority; rebellious; specif.,
  1. designating or of a revolt or rebellion not well enough organized to be recognized in international law as belligerency
  2. designating or of a faction in revolt against the leadership of a political party

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

noun

a person engaged in insurgent activity

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