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insurrectionist

UK
/ˌɪnsəˈrɛkʃənɪst/
US
/ˌɪnsəˈrɛkʃənɪst/

Translations

insurrectionistnoun
insurrectionists
pl
UK
/ˌɪnsəˈrɛkʃənɪst/
US
/ˌɪnsəˈrɛkʃənɪst/
Several insurrectionists were arrested after storming the capitol building.
Plusieurs insurgés ont été arrêtés après avoir pris d'assaut le bâtiment du capitole.
Additional translations
insurrectionnisteTerme rare, proche du calque, surtout dans un registre historique ou politique.
rebelleTerme plus général, utilisé pour un participant à une révolte.
Synonyms
insurgent
rebel
dissident
mutineer
revolutionary
insurrectionistadjective
more insurrectionist
Comp.
most insurrectionist
Super.
UK
/ˌɪnsəˈrɛkʃənɪst/
US
/ˌɪnsəˈrɛkʃənɪst/
Used attributively to describe people, actions, or ideas connected with an insurrection (e.g., "insurrectionist activity").
The government quickly suppressed the insurrectionist violence in the region.
Le gouvernement a rapidement réprimé la violence insurrectionnelle dans la région.
Additional translations
rebelleEmployé surtout dans un sens plus large ou moins technique.
Synonyms
insurgent
rebellious
seditious
seditionary
subversive
revolutionary
mutinous

Definitions

insurrectionistnoun
A person who rises in active revolt against established authority or government; a rebel or participant in an insurrection.
Several insurrectionists were arrested after storming the capitol building.
insurrectionistadjective
Relating to, characteristic of, or arising from insurrection or rebellion.
The government quickly suppressed the insurrectionist violence in the region.
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