insurrection
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noun \ˌin(t)-sə-ˈrek-shən\Definition of INSURRECTION
: an act or instance of revolting against civil authority or an established government
— in·sur·rec·tion·al \-shnəl, -shə-nəl\ adjective
— in·sur·rec·tion·ary \-shə-ˌner-ē\ adjective or noun
— in·sur·rec·tion·ist \-sh(ə-)nist\ noun
See Examples of INSURRECTION
- <the famous insurrection of the slaves in ancient Rome under Spartacus>
Origin of INSURRECTION
Middle English insureccion, from Anglo-French, from Late Latin insurrection-, insurrectio, from insurgere
First Known Use: 15th century
Related to INSURRECTION
- Synonyms
- insurgence, insurgency, rebellion, mutiny, outbreak, revolt, revolution, rising, uprising
See Synonym Discussion at rebellion
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