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insurrectionist

/ˌɪnsəˈrɛkʃənɪst/
in · sur · rec · tion · ist
Plural:insurrectionists
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Adjective:insurrectionist
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• noun

1

A person who takes part in an armed rebellion or organized uprising against an established government or authority.

Example

"The archival letters revealed the political grievances that motivated each insurrectionist to join the uprising."

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• adjective

1

Relating to, characteristic of, or advocating an insurrection or open rebellion against authority.

Example

"The historian analyzed the pamphlets distributed by insurrectionist movements during the nineteenth century."

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• Rhymes for insurrectionist

• Nearby Words

insurgent
insurmountable
insurrection
insurrectionist
inswinging
intact
intactness

Word Origin & Etymology

Formed in the early 19th century from 'insurrection' plus the agent suffix '-ist', ultimately deriving from the Latin verb 'insurgere', meaning 'to rise up'.

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