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insurgent

UK
/ɪnˈsɜːdʒənt/
US
/ɪnˈsɜrdʒənt/

Translations

insurgentnoun
insurgents
pl
UK
/ɪnˈsɜː.dʒənt/
US
/ɪnˈsɝː.dʒənt/
insurgéTerme politique ou militaire.
The government struggled to maintain control as insurgents took over several key areas of the city.
Le gouvernement a eu du mal à garder le contrôle tandis que les insurgés prenaient plusieurs zones clés de la ville.
Additional translations
rebelleSynonyme plus courant dans l’usage général.
Synonyms
rebel
dissident
mutineer
insurrectionist
revolutionary
insurgentadjective
UK
/ɪnˈsɜːdʒənt/
US
/ɪnˈsɜrdʒənt/
Generally treated as non-gradable; comparative and superlative forms are seldom used.
insurgéS’emploie surtout dans un contexte politique ou militaire.
The insurgent forces launched a surprise attack on the capital.
Les forces insurgées ont lancé une attaque surprise contre la capitale.
Additional translations
rebellePlus général; peut qualifier un groupe ou un mouvement opposé à l’autorité.
Synonyms
rebellious
subversive
mutinous
defiant
revolutionary

Definitions

insurgentnoun
A person who rises in opposition to lawful authority, especially a person who engages in armed resistance to a government or to the execution of its laws; a rebel.
The government struggled to maintain control as insurgents took over several key areas of the city.
insurgentadjective
Rising in active revolt or rebellion against an established authority or government.
The insurgent forces launched a surprise attack on the capital.
Relating to or characteristic of rebels or revolutionaries.
The insurgent group was known for its radical ideas and tactics.
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