insurgent (B2)
noun
Pronunciation: /ɪnˈsɜːdʒənt/
Definition
A person who rises in forcible opposition or revolt against an established government or authority.
Examples
The city was under siege by insurgents for weeks.
The government vowed to crush the insurgent movement.
Many insurgents were captured during the raid.
How to Use insurgent
- insurgent forces (collocation)
- A military or paramilitary group that is rebelling against a government. — "The government deployed troops to combat the insurgent forces."
- insurgent group (collocation)
- A collective of individuals engaged in rebellion. — "Authorities are monitoring the activities of a new insurgent group."
- insurgent movement (collocation)
- A coordinated effort or campaign by rebels. — "The peace talks aim to address the grievances of the insurgent movement."
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