INSURRECTION


Meaning of INSURRECTION in English

n.

Pronunciation: ˌ in(t)-s ə - ' rek-sh ə n

Function: noun

Etymology: Middle English insureccion, from Anglo-French, from Late Latin insurrection-, insurrectio, from insurgere

Date: 15th century

: an act or instance of revolting against civil authority or an established government

synonyms see REBELLION

– in · sur · rec · tion · al \ -shn ə l, -sh ə -n ə l \ adjective

– in · sur · rec · tion · ary \ -sh ə - ˌ ner- ē \ adjective or noun

– in · sur · rec · tion · ist \ -sh( ə -)nist \ noun

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