Insurgent

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Pronunciation: /ɪnˈsɜrdʒənt/

Definitions of insurgent

noun a person who rises in opposition or armed resistance against an established government or ruler

Example Sentences

A1 The insurgent was captured by the police.

A2 The insurgents launched an attack on the government building.

B1 The insurgency in the region has been ongoing for years.

B2 The military successfully defeated the insurgent group.

C1 The government implemented strategies to counter the insurgent threat.

C2 The insurgent leader was finally apprehended after years of evading capture.

adjective rising in active revolt

Example Sentences

A1 The insurgent group caused chaos in the city.

A2 The insurgent soldiers were hiding in the mountains.

B1 The insurgent forces launched a surprise attack on the enemy camp.

B2 The insurgent leader was captured by government troops.

C1 The insurgent movement gained momentum as more people joined their cause.

C2 The insurgent activities were closely monitored by intelligence agencies.

Examples of insurgent in a Sentence

formal The government deployed troops to suppress the insurgent group in the region.

informal The rebels are causing trouble again, the government needs to deal with them.

slang The insurgents are up to no good, we need to keep an eye on them.

figurative The insurgent ideas were spreading like wildfire among the youth.

Grammatical Forms of insurgent

past tense

insurgents

plural

insurgents

comparative

more insurgent

superlative

most insurgent

present tense

insurging

future tense

will insurgent

perfect tense

have insurgent

continuous tense

is insurgenting

singular

insurgent

positive degree

insurgent

infinitive

to insurgent

gerund

insurging

participle

insurgented

Origin and Evolution of insurgent

First Known Use: 1755 year
Language of Origin: Latin
Story behind the word: The word 'insurgent' originates from the Latin word 'insurgere' which means 'to rise up'.
Evolution of the word: Originally used to describe individuals or groups rising up in opposition or rebellion, the term 'insurgent' has evolved to encompass a broader range of rebellious or revolutionary activities in modern contexts.