Want to say insurgent differently? Here are other words for insurgent and its similar synonyms and opposite words to say in unique way.
Meaning of insurgent
A person who rises up in arms against a government or authority.
Etymology of insurgent
The word "insurgent" comes from the Latin "insurgere", which means "to rise up" or "to rebel"
Historically, the term has been used to describe those who rise up against an established government or authority, often in a violent or armed manner
Synonyms
rebel
revolutionary
guerrilla
militant
radical
extremist
terrorist
anarchist
subversive
seditionist
mutineer
renegade
dissident
nonconformist
resistor
resister
opponent
adversary
enemy
foe
insurrectionist
secessionist
separatist
freedom fighter
liberator
activist
protester
demonstrator
rioter
agitator
troublemaker
firebrand
provocateur
Definitions
- A person who takes part in an armed rebellion against a government or authority
- * A member of a political or social movement that seeks to overthrow or challenge the existing order
Usage Examples
- The government deployed troops to quell the insurgent movement in the rural areas
- * The insurgent group claimed responsibility for the bombing of the government building
Antonyms
loyalist
supporter
follower
adherent
advocate
ally
friend
partisan
backer
defender
apologist
sympathizer
conformist
traditionalist
conservative
moderate
pragmatist
realist
peacemaker
reconciler
mediator