ETYM Latin insurgens, p. pr. of insurgere to rise up; pref. in- in + surgere to rise. Related to Surge.
In opposition to a civil authority or government; SYN. seditious, subversive.
Množina: insurgents
ETYM Cf. French insurgent.
A person who takes part in a rebellion in the hope of improving conditions; SYN. insurrectionist, mutineer, rebel.