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Insurgent

In-sûr'gent, a.

adjective

a. [Lat. insurgens, p. pr. of insurgere, to rise up, from prefix in and surgere, to rise; Sp. insurgente, It. insurgente, insorgente. See SURGE.] Rising in opposition to lawful civil or political authority; insubordinate; rebellious. “The insurgent provinces.” Motley.

In-sûr'gent, n.

noun

n. [Fr. insurgent and insurge, Sp. insurgente, It. insurgente. See supra.] A person who rises in revolt or opposition to civil or political authority; one who openly and actively resists the execution of laws; a rebel.

Synonyms—See REBEL.