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Noun: insurgence  in'sur-jun(t)s
  1. 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
     
  2. 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