Insurgent (Noun)
Meaning 1
A person who takes part in an armed rebellion against the constituted authority (especially in the hope of improving conditions).
Classification
Nouns denoting people.
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Meaning 2
A member of an irregular armed force that fights a stronger force by sabotage and harassment.
Classification
Nouns denoting people.
Examples
- The government struggled to maintain control as the number of insurgent attacks on major cities escalated.
- She joined the insurgent group at a young age, determined to fight for her country's independence.
- Rebel forces often launched surprise attacks on key military targets, using tactics typical of an insurgent.
- In many cases, insurgent groups received financial support from foreign nations seeking to destabilize the region.
- After years of guerrilla warfare, the insurgent leader emerged from hiding to negotiate a tentative peace treaty.