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- [in-suh-rek-shuh n]
- /ˌɪn səˈrɛk ʃən/
- /ˈɪn.sə.ˈrek.ʃnɪst/
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- [in-suh-rek-shuh n]
- /ˌɪn səˈrɛk ʃən/
Definitions of insurrectionist word
- noun insurrectionist an act or instance of rising in revolt, rebellion, or resistance against civil authority or an established government. 1
- noun insurrectionist A person who provokes or takes part in an insurrection. 1
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Origin of insurrectionist
First appearance:
before 1425 One of the 25% oldest English words
1425-75; late Middle English < Late Latin insurrēctiōn- (stem of insurrēctiō), equivalent to insurrēct(us) (past participle of insurgere; see insurgent) + -iōn- -ion
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Parts of speech for Insurrectionist
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insurrectionist popularity
A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 68% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
According to our data about 59% 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.
insurrectionist usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for insurrectionist
noun insurrectionist
- resistance — the act or power of resisting, opposing, or withstanding.
- nonconformist — a person who refuses to conform, as to established customs, attitudes, or ideas.
- separatist — a person who separates, withdraws, or secedes, as from an established church.
- iconoclast — a person who attacks cherished beliefs, traditional institutions, etc., as being based on error or superstition.
- traitor — a person who betrays another, a cause, or any trust.
Antonyms for insurrectionist
noun insurrectionist
- loyalist — a person who is loyal; a supporter of the sovereign or of the existing government, especially in time of revolt.
- ally — A country's ally is another country that has an agreement to support it, especially in war.
- adherent — An adherent is someone who holds a particular belief or supports a particular person or group.
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