Historical Uprisings

adjective relating to or characteristic of an insurrection; rebellious

• The insurrectionary group was quickly subdued by the authorities.
• The insurrectionary rebels didn't stand a chance against the well-equipped army.
• Those insurrectionary troublemakers are causing chaos in the city.
• Her insurrectionary spirit led her to challenge the status quo and fight for change.

noun a person who engages in or promotes sedition

• The seditionist was arrested for inciting rebellion against the government.
• The seditionist got caught stirring up trouble again.
• That seditionist is always causing a ruckus.
• Her words were like those of a seditionist, challenging the status quo.