insurgency — An active revolt or uprising against an established government or authority
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: An active revolt or uprising against an established government or authority
Pronunciation (IPA): /ɪnˈsɜːrdʒənsi/
Korean meaning: 기존 정부나 권위에 대한 적극적인 반란이나 봉기
Korean pronunciation: 인**서**전시
Example Sentences
- The government's new tax policy sparked an insurgency among the coffee shop owners who refused to serve decaf.
- International forces were deployed to help combat the insurgency threatening regional stability.
- The students organized a peaceful insurgency against the cafeteria's decision to replace pizza with quinoa salad.
insurgency
NOUN//ɪnˈsɜːrdʒənsi//
An active revolt or uprising against an established government or authority
Armed uprising against corrupt government
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As insurgency grows in frequency, so does each emergency
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Origin
From Latin 'insurgere' meaning 'to rise up or rebel,' derived from 'in-' (into/against) and 'surgere' (to rise). The suffix '-ency' creates a noun form indicating a state or condition.
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“The government's new tax policy sparked an insurgency among the coffee shop owners who refused to serve decaf.”
“International forces were deployed to help combat the insurgency threatening regional stability.”
“The students organized a peaceful insurgency against the cafeteria's decision to replace pizza with quinoa salad.”
“The insurgency lasted for several years before a peace agreement was finally reached.”
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