Insurgent
Pronunciation : In*sur"gent
Part of Speech : a.
Etymology : [L. insurgens, p. pr. of insurgere to rise up; pref. in- in + surgere to rise. See Surge.]
Definition : Defn: Rising in opposition to civil or political authority, or against an established government; insubordinate; rebellious. "The insurgent provinces." Motley.
Source : Webster's Unabridged Dictionary, 1913
Pronunciation : In*sur"gent
Part of Speech : n.
Etymology : [Cf. F. insurgent.]
Definition : Defn: A person who rises in revolt against civil authority or an established government; one who openly and actively resists the execution of laws; a rebel.
Syn. -- See Rebel.
Source : Webster's Unabridged Dictionary, 1913