INSURGENT


Meaning of INSURGENT in English

I. -nt noun

( -s )

Etymology: Latin insurgent-, insurgens, present participle of insurgere to rise up, insurge

1. : a person who rises in revolt against civil authority or an established government : rebel ; especially : a rebel not recognized as a belligerent — compare riot , treason

2. : one that acts contrary to the policies and decisions of his political party

II. adjective

1. : rising in opposition to civil or political authority or against an established government : insubordinate , rebellious

2. : surging in

the quick insurgent sea

• in·sur·gent·ly adverb

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