insurgent
Translation
insurgent, rebel
Examples
The insurgents attacked the military base.
The insurgents attacked the military base.
He was a leading insurgent in the rebellion.
He was a leading insurgent in the rebellion.
Grammar Patterns
((an insurgent)) a person fighting against the government The government is fighting the insurgents.
Similar Words
Synonyms: rebel, revolutionary, mutineer
Etymology
From Latin 'insurgere', meaning 'to rise up against'. It's formed from 'in-' (against) + 'surgere' (to rise).
Memory Tips
Picture someone 'surging' up 'in' opposition to the government.