Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

seditionary

noun
/sɪˈdɪʃənəri/
Definition
A person who engages in or promotes sedition, which involves inciting rebellion against the authority of a state or government.
Examples
  • The seditionary pamphlets circulated widely, stirring unrest among the citizens.
  • Authorities arrested several seditionaries for their role in the protest movement.
  • He was labeled a seditionary after his inflammatory speeches against the government.
Meaning
Seditionary refers to individuals who encourage or participate in actions or speeches aimed at undermining governmental authority.
Synonyms
  • Rebel
  • Insurgent
  • Agitator
  • Revolutionary
  • Provocateur