1. In opposition to a civil authority or government
   "The insurgent forces attempted to overthrow the government";
   - seditious, subversive

1. A person who takes part in an armed rebellion against the constituted authority (especially in the hope of improving conditions)
   "a lying traitorous insurgent";
   - insurrectionist, freedom fighter, rebel
    
2. A member of an irregular armed force that fights a stronger force by sabotage and harassment
   "The insurgents launched surprise attacks on government outposts";
   - guerrilla, guerilla, irregular

Derived forms: insurgents

See also: disloyal

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

Part of: guerilla force, guerrilla force

Encyclopedia: Insurgent