insurgent
Translation
insurgent, rebel, revolutionary
Examples
The insurgents attacked the military base.
The insurgents attacked the military base.
The insurgent forces captured the city.
The insurgent forces captured the city.
Grammar Patterns
((an insurgent)) a person fighting against a government The government is fighting the insurgents.
((insurgent)) ((noun)) rebellious The insurgent group claimed responsibility.
Similar Words
Synonyms: rebel, revolutionary; Antonyms: loyalist, supporter
Etymology
From Latin 'insurgere', meaning 'to rise up against', from 'in-' (against) + 'surgere' (to rise).
Memory Tips
Think of a 'surge' of people rising up 'in'side a country against the government.