insurgent

2 entries found for insurgent.
To select an entry, click on it.

insurgent[1,noun] insurgent[2,adjective]

Main Entry: ¹in·sur·gent
Pronunciation: -j&nt
Function: noun
Etymology: Latin insurgent-, insurgens, present participle of insurgere to rise up, from in- + surgere to rise -- more at SURGE
1 : a person who revolts against civil authority or an established government; especially : a rebel not recognized as a belligerent
2 : one who acts contrary to the policies and decisions of one's own political party