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insurgent

adjective noun

In opposition to a civil authority or government

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Word length
9
Starts with
I
Ends with
T
Contains
NS
Scrabble score
10

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Pronunciation

ɪnˈsəːdʒ(ə)nt

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adjective

  1. In opposition to a civil authority or government

noun

  1. A member of an irregular armed force that fights a stronger force by sabotage and harassment

noun

  1. A person who takes part in an armed rebellion against the constituted authority (especially in the hope of improving conditions)

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