insurrectionary

in·sur·rec·tion·ar·y

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Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- UK Pronunciation
- UK IPA
- [in-suh-rek-shuh-ner-ee]
- /ˌɪn səˈrɛk ʃəˌnɛr i/
- /ˌɪn.sə.ˈrek.ʃn̩/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [in-suh-rek-shuh-ner-ee]
- /ˌɪn səˈrɛk ʃəˌnɛr i/

Definitions of insurrectionary word

adjective insurrectionary of, relating to, or of the nature of insurrection. 1
adjective insurrectionary given to or causing insurrection. 1
noun plural insurrectionary a person who takes part in an insurrection; rebel; insurgent. 1
noun insurrectionary Pertaining to, or characterized by, insurrection. 1

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Origin of insurrectionary

First appearance:

before 1790

One of the 43% newest English words

First recorded in 1790-1800; insurrection + -ary

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Parts of speech for Insurrectionary

noun

adjective

verb

adverb

pronoun

preposition

conjunction

determiner

exclamation

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insurrectionary popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 55% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

According to our data about 74% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.

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Synonyms for insurrectionary

noun insurrectionary

agitator — If you describe someone involved in politics as an agitator, you disapprove of them because of the trouble they cause in organizing campaigns and protests.
anarchist — An anarchist is a person who believes in anarchism.
antagonist — Your antagonist is your opponent or enemy.
apostate — An apostate is someone who has abandoned their religious faith, political loyalties, or principles.
demagogue — If you say that someone such as a politician is a demagogue you are criticizing them because you think they try to win people's support by appealing to their emotions rather than using reasonable arguments.

adjective insurrectionary

troublemaking — a person who causes difficulties, distress, worry, etc., for others, especially one who does so habitually as a matter of malice.
anarchic — If you describe someone or something as anarchic, you disapprove of them because they do not recognize or obey any rules or laws.
leftist — a member of the political Left or a person sympathetic to its views.
perversive — tending to pervert.
rebellious — defying or resisting some established authority, government, or tradition; insubordinate; inclined to rebel.

All 56 Synonyms of insurrectionary

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