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insurgent definition
in·sur·gent (in sʉr′jənt)
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
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
Related Forms:
- insurgently in·sur′·gently adverb
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