insurgent

noun
UK: /ɪnˈsɜː.dʒənt/
US: /ɪnˈsɝː.dʒənt/

  1. A person who fights against an established government or authority.

    1. The insurgent group attacked the town.
    2. Several insurgent factions are vying for control of the territory after the ceasefire.

  2. A rebel; someone who revolts against leadership.

    1. He was an insurgent in the company.
    2. The insurgent members planned a coup to overthrow the current leadership.

Synonyms

dissident revolutionary agitator mutineer rebel
insurgent adjective

  1. Rising in active revolt; rebellious.

    1. The insurgent forces gained ground.
    2. The insurgent violence threatened to destabilize the entire region.

  2. Characterized by revolt; being in a state of rebellion.

    1. The insurgent movement attracted many followers.
    2. The insurgent atmosphere made negotiation and compromise nearly impossible.

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "insurgent" in English means: A person who fights against an established government or authority., A rebel; someone who revolts against leadership..

The phonetic transcription of "insurgent" is /ɪnˈsɜː.dʒənt/ in British English and /ɪnˈsɝː.dʒənt/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "insurgent": dissident, revolutionary, agitator, mutineer, rebel.

Example usage of "insurgent": "The insurgent group attacked the town.". More examples on the page.