Insurgents
/ɪnˈsɜrdʒənts/
Definitions
- (n.) Individuals engaged in armed rebellion against a recognized government or authority, typically seeking to overthrow or challenge its control.
The government deployed troops to suppress the insurgents in the northern region.
Forms
- insurgent
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Commentary
The term refers specifically to participants in an armed uprising; in legal contexts, distinguishing insurgents from lawful combatants or terrorists may affect legal rights and obligations.
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