insurgent — A person fighting against a government or invading force; a rebel
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: A person fighting against a government or invading force; a rebel
Pronunciation (IPA): /ɪnˈsɜːrdʒənt/
Korean meaning: 정부나 침입군에 맞서 싸우는 사람; 반란자, 반군
Korean pronunciation: 인**서**전트
Example Sentences
- The coffee shop owner became an insurgent against the corporate coffee chains, declaring war on overpriced lattes.
- My cat acts like an insurgent every time I try to give her medicine.
- The government deployed additional troops to suppress insurgent activities in the region.
insurgent
NOUN//ɪnˈsɜːrdʒənt//
A person fighting against a government or invading force; a rebel
a determined rebel fighter crouches behind large rocks while holding a rifle and wearing civilian clothing mixed with military gear. The fighter peers cautiously toward approaching government tanks visible on the distant road below. The rebel's defensive position shows preparation for confrontation against the official forces. Military helicopters circle overhead while the fighter signals to other hidden resistance members among the rocky outcroppings. Fellow rebels emerge from concealed positions throughout the mountainside, all armed and ready to defend their territory. a person fighting against government or invading forces as a rebel
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Origin
From Latin insurgere, meaning 'to rise up' or 'to surge upward.' The word originally described someone who rises up against established authority, like water surging over a barrier.
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“The coffee shop owner became an insurgent against the corporate coffee chains, declaring war on overpriced lattes.”
“My cat acts like an insurgent every time I try to give her medicine.”
“The government deployed additional troops to suppress insurgent activities in the region.”
“Intelligence reports suggested that insurgent leaders were planning coordinated strikes.”
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