Insurgency Definition & Meaning

insurgency
noun
  1. an organized rebellion aimed at overthrowing a constituted government through the use of subversion and armed conflict

"Insurgency" in song lyrics

See how insurgency is used in real songs:

  • "republican insurgency"
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  • "geocities' republican insurgency"
    AOL — AOL
  • "geocities website republican insurgency"
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Usage tips for "insurgency"

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