Terrorism Studies Glossary

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

adjective rising in active revolt

• The government deployed troops to suppress the insurgent group in the region.
• The rebels are causing trouble again, the government needs to deal with them.
• The insurgents are up to no good, we need to keep an eye on them.
• The insurgent ideas were spreading like wildfire among the youth.

noun a person who uses unlawful violence and intimidation, especially against civilians, in the pursuit of political aims

• The government is taking measures to prevent terrorist attacks.
• I heard that the terrorist group was planning an attack.
• They caught the terrorist red-handed.
• Fear can be a terrorist in your mind, holding you back from reaching your full potential.