1. In opposition to a civil authority or government
   - seditious, subversive

1. A person who takes part in an armed rebellion against the constituted authority (especially in the hope of improving conditions)
   - insurrectionist, freedom fighter, rebel 
2. A member of an irregular armed force that fights a stronger force by sabotage and harassment
   - guerrilla, guerilla, irregular

Derived forms: insurgents

See also: disloyal, insurgency

Type of: crusader, meliorist, reformer, reformist, revolutionary, revolutionist, social reformer, subversive, subverter, warrior

Part of: guerilla force, guerrilla force

Encyclopedia: Insurgent

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