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Insurgent
01
a person who takes part in an armed rebellion against the constituted authority (especially in the hope of improving conditions)
Grammatical Information
Animacy status
Human
Composition
Compound
Countable
Plural form
insurgents
02
a member of an irregular armed force that fights a stronger force by sabotage and harassment
insurgent
01
referring to a person or group that actively opposes against established authority, usually involving a political or armed conflict
Grammatical Information
Composition
Compound
relational
ungradable
Examples
In the midst of political unrest, an insurgent movement emerged, organizing protests, strikes, and acts of civil disobedience to challenge the government's policies.
