释义 |
in·sur·gent I. \-nt\ noun (-s) Etymology: Latin insurgent-, insurgens, present participle of insurgere to rise up, insurge 1. : a person who rises in revolt against civil authority or an established government : rebel; especially : a rebel not recognized as a belligerent — compare riot, treason 2. : one that acts contrary to the policies and decisions of his political party II. adjective 1. : rising in opposition to civil or political authority or against an established government : insubordinate, rebellious 2. : surging in < the quick insurgent sea > • in·sur·gent·ly adverb |