Word
insurgent
Phoneticsin·sur·gent, stress on the second syllable
US/ˌɪnˈsɝdʒənt/
UK/ɪnsˈɜːdʒənt/
Definitions
01a rebel fighter
C1 · Advanced Countable noun Formal
n. a person who fights against the government or the army in their own country.
n. a person who takes part in an armed rebellion against a constituted authority or established government.
Español:insurgente
“The government forces struggled to control the remote areas held by the insurgent group.”
“Military analysts noted that the insurgent forces were increasingly utilizing guerrilla tactics to disrupt the supply lines of the regular army.”
Antonyms
02rebellious
C1 · Advanced Formal · Academic
adj. acting against the people in power or the government.
adj. rising in active revolt against an established government or leader.
Español:insurgente
“The insurgent soldiers refused to follow the new laws passed by the capital.”
“The insurgent movement gained momentum as local populations became disillusioned with the central government's economic policies.”
Synonyms
03rushing water
C2 · Proficiency Literary
adj. describes water that is rising or rushing in strongly.
adj. describing water that is surging or rushing in; typically used in a literal, physical sense.
“The insurgent tide quickly covered the rocks on the beach.”
“The coastal defenses were breached by the insurgent waves during the height of the autumn storm.”
Usage
Usually placed before the noun it modifies.
Antonyms
Real-World Examples
“Thai media report insurgents often target security officials and government buildings, sometimes ahead of visits by officials to the region.” “The two key themes of the digital air war have been painting Farage as a champion for local residents — as well as an insurgent leader harried by the “establishment” machine.” Etymology
From Latin īnsurgentem, accusative singular of īnsurgēns, present active participle of īnsurgō (“I rise up against, revolt”), from in (“against”) + surgō (“I rise”), itself from sub (“up from below”) + regō (“I guide, direct, rule, govern, administer”), from Proto-Indo-European *h₃reǵ- (“to move in a straight line, to rule, guide, lead straight, put right”).
Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Exam level
- CambridgeCambridgeCambridge English QualificationsThe exam suite from Cambridge University Press & Assessment, from A1 Movers up to C2 Proficiency. The benchmark names double as CEFR labels.C1 AdvancedIELTSIELTSInternational English Language Testing SystemThe 0–9 band test co-owned by the British Council, IDP, and Cambridge. Used for university entry, work, and migration.7.0–8.0TOEFL iBTTOEFL iBTTest of English as a Foreign Language, Internet-Based TestETS's academic English test, the standard route for US university admissions. Scored 0–120, with a 1–6 scale since 2026.1–6 scale: 5.0–5.595–113TOEICTOEICTest of English for International CommunicationETS's workplace English test, big in Japan and Korea. Listening & Reading scores 10–990 and tops out at C1.945–990
- Frequency
- Frequent
- Level
- C1 · Advanced
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