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