1. a person who rebels against civil authority or an established government

1. rebellious; in revolt against a government or other established authority

Examples

• The insurgents launched attacks against government forces.
• Insurgent groups controlled several provinces in the region.
• The military struggled to contain the insurgent movement.
• She joined the insurgent cause after witnessing the injustices.
• The insurgent forces used guerrilla tactics against the army.
• Local insurgents disrupted supply lines to the capital.
• The government offered amnesty to insurgent fighters who surrendered.