释义 |
insurrectionist|ɪnsəˈrɛkʃənɪst| [f. insurrection + -ist.] One who takes part in an insurrection, or who advocates revolt against authority.
1845Whittier Pr. Wks. (1889) II. 266 The insurrectionists were speedily crushed into subjection. 1855Milman Lat. Chr. VI. 125 Not indeed that such insurrectionists were likely to look with much respect on the exorbitant wealth of the clergy. 188219th Cent. Oct. 552 A few of the more energetic spirits muster courage to rise up against the system, and these become insurrectionists. attrib.1899Literary Guide 1 Nov. 172/2 We cannot altogether bless this perky and insurrectionist attitude. |