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- [in-sur-juh n-see]
- /ɪnˈsɜr dʒən si/
- /ɪnˈsɜː.dʒən.si/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [in-sur-juh n-see]
- /ɪnˈsɜr dʒən si/
Definitions of insurgency word
- noun plural insurgency the state or condition of being insurgent. 1
- noun plural insurgency insurrection against an existing government, usually one's own, by a group not recognized as having the status of a belligerent. 1
- noun plural insurgency rebellion within a group, as by members against leaders. 1
- abbreviation INSURGENCY insurgence. 1
- noun insurgency Rebellion; revolt; the state of being insurgent. 1
- noun insurgency rebellion 1
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Origin of insurgency
First appearance:
before 1795 One of the 43% newest English words
First recorded in 1795-1805; insurg(ent) + -ency
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Parts of speech for Insurgency
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insurgency popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 74% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.
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This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for insurgency
noun insurgency
- insurrection — an act or instance of rising in revolt, rebellion, or resistance against civil authority or an established government.
- dissent — to differ in sentiment or opinion, especially from the majority; withhold assent; disagree (often followed by from): Two of the justices dissented from the majority decision.
- revolt — to break away from or rise against constituted authority, as by open rebellion; cast off allegiance or subjection to those in authority; rebel; mutiny: to revolt against the present government.
- revolution — an overthrow or repudiation and the thorough replacement of an established government or political system by the people governed.
- mutiny — revolt or rebellion against constituted authority, especially by sailors against their officers.
Antonyms for insurgency
noun insurgency
- obedience — the state or quality of being obedient.
- calm — A calm person does not show or feel any worry, anger, or excitement.
- submission — an act or instance of submitting.
- orthodoxy — orthodox belief or practice.
- peace — the normal, nonwarring condition of a nation, group of nations, or the world.
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