Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
insurgente
Noun
/ɪnˈsɜrdʒənt/
Definition
A person who rises in revolt against civil authority or an established government.
Examples
- The insurgents took control of the city after weeks of fighting.
- Many insurgents are motivated by political or ideological beliefs.
- The government declared a state of emergency in response to the surge of insurgents in the region.
Meaning
The term refers to an individual involved in an uprising or rebellion, typically against established powers or authorities.
Synonyms
- Rebel
- Revolutionary
- Insurrectionist
- Opponent