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insurgency

UK
/ɪnˈsɜːdʒənsi/
US
/ɪnˈsɜrdʒənsi/

Translations

insurgencynoun
insurgencies
pl
UK
/ɪnˈsɜːdʒənsi/
US
/ɪnˈsɜrdʒənsi/
insurrectionSurtout dans un contexte politique ou militaire.
The government struggled to contain the insurgency that had spread across the northern regions.
Le gouvernement a eu du mal à contenir l'insurrection qui s'était फैलée dans les régions du nord.
Additional translations
rébellionPlus général; met l'accent sur la révolte contre le pouvoir.
Synonyms
rebellion
dissent
discontent
revolution
mutiny
uprising
revolt
insurrection

Definitions

insurgencynoun
An active revolt or uprising.
The government struggled to contain the insurgency that had spread across the northern regions.
A condition of revolt against a government that is less than an organized revolution and that is not recognized as belligerency.
The insurgency was marked by sporadic attacks and a lack of centralized leadership.
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