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insurgency vs insurgent
The difference
| Word | Meaning | Goes with | Example |
|---|---|---|---|
| insurgencynoun/ɪnˈsɜːr.dʒən.si/ | Meaning an organized armed uprising against a government or ruling power, often using guerrilla methods | Goes with armed insurgency | Example The army has fought a long insurgency in the mountains. |
| insurgentnoun/ɪnˈsɜːr.dʒənt/ | Meaning a person who fights against the government or ruling power of their own country | Goes with insurgent group | Example Government troops attacked a village that insurgents had taken over. |
Which word fits?
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