Noun: insurgence in'sur-jun(t)s
- An organized rebellion aimed at overthrowing a constituted government through the use of subversion and armed conflict
"The insurgence in the region lasted for several years";
- insurgency
- A sudden or abrupt strong increase
"The insurgence of new customers overwhelmed the small shop";
- surge, upsurge, upswell
Derived forms: insurgences
Type of: increase, insurrection, rebellion, revolt, rising, step-up, uprising
Encyclopedia: Insurgence