INSURGENCY


Meaning of INSURGENCY in English

/ ɪnˈsɜːdʒənsi; NAmE -ˈsɜːrdʒ-/ noun

[ U , C ] ( pl. -ies ) an attempt to take control of a country by force

SYN rebellion

—see also counter-insurgency

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