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Definition of insurgency

insurgency

/ɪnˈsɝː.dʒən.si/
in · sur · gen · cy
Plural:insurgencies
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Adjective:insurgent
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• noun

1

An active revolt, uprising, or organized resistance movement directed against a recognized government or ruling authority.

Example

"Historians analyzed how economic grievances fueled the nineteenth-century insurgency in the northern provinces."

2

A movement within a political party, organization, or industry that challenges the established leadership or orthodoxy.

Example

"The reformist candidate led a grassroots insurgency that reshaped the party's platform ahead of the convention."

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Word Origin & Etymology

Formed in the early 19th century from 'insurgent', which derives from the Latin verb 'insurgere' meaning 'to rise up', combining 'in-' (upon, against) and 'surgere' (to rise).

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Insurgency. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/insurgency
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