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Definition of: insurgent
(in·sûr′jənt) adjective
Rebellious; rising in rebellion against an existing government. See synonyms under TURBULENT.
—noun One who takes part in active and forcible opposition or resistance to the constituted authorities; also, a rebel to whom belligerent rights have not been accorded. [<L insurgens, -entis, ppr. of insurgere rise up against <in- against + surgere rise]
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