C1nounformalconflictpolitics
US/ɪnˈsɜːr.dʒənt/
UK/ɪnˈsɜː.dʒənt/
a person who fights against the government or ruling power of their own country
In context
Government troops attacked a village that insurgents had taken over.
The insurgents hid in the mountains and attacked army convoys.
Many young men joined the insurgent forces after the election was canceled.
Words that go with insurgent
noun + noun
- insurgent groupAn insurgent group claimed responsibility for the attack.
- insurgent attackAn insurgent attack killed six soldiers.
- insurgent leaderThe insurgent leader refused to negotiate.
adjective + noun
- armed insurgentsArmed insurgents blocked the main road.
- suspected insurgentsPolice arrested several suspected insurgents.
verb + noun
- fight insurgentsThe army has had to fight insurgents in the region for years.