[in.sur.gent] n [L insurgent-, insurgens, prp. of insurgere to rise up, fr. in- + surgere to rise--more at surge] (1765) 1: a person who revolts against civil authority or an established government; esp: a rebel not recognized as a belligerent
2: one who acts contrary to the policies and decisions of one's own political party
[2]insurgent adj (1814): rising in opposition to civil authority or established leadership: rebellious -- in.sur.gent.ly adv