Meaning & use
insurgent
A person who takes part in an armed rebellion against an established government or authority.
See it in a sentence
Government forces clashed with insurgents in the mountainous border region.
The insurgents controlled several villages before the army retook the area.
A note on using this word
Usually implies organized armed resistance, distinguishing it from a lone protester or general dissenter.
Words with a similar meaning
rebelguerrilla
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Another way to use it
2. adjective
Rising in active revolt against an established government or authority.
Insurgent forces seized control of the radio station overnight.
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