Insurgent Definition & Meaning
insurgent
- adjective
- in opposition to a civil authority or government
- noun
- a person who takes part in an armed rebellion against the constituted authority (especially in the hope of improving conditions)
- a member of an irregular armed force that fights a stronger force by sabotage and harassment
"Insurgent" in song lyrics
See how insurgent is used in real songs:
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"Rise of the Flobots; portrait of the new American insurgent"
Flobots — We Are Winning -
"In the bushes in all-black is an insurgent"
Reef the Lost Cauze — Black Opz -
"aeneas insurgent"
AOL — AOL
Words that rhyme with insurgent
Usage tips for "insurgent"
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Generate a verseFrequently asked questions
- What does insurgent mean?
- in opposition to a civil authority or government a person who takes part in an armed rebellion against the constituted authority (especially in the hope of improving conditions) a member of an irregular armed force that fights a stronger force by sabotage and harassment
- What part of speech is insurgent?
- Insurgent is an adjective and a noun.
- How many definitions does insurgent have?
- Insurgent has 3 definitions across 2 parts of speech (adjective, noun).