insurrection

One entry found for insurrection.

Main Entry: in·sur·rec·tion
Pronunciation: "in(t)-s&-'rek-sh&n
Function: noun
Etymology: Middle English insureccion, from Anglo-French, from Late Latin insurrection-, insurrectio, from insurgere
: an act or instance of revolting against civil authority or an established government
synonym see REBELLION
- in·sur·rec·tion·al /-shn&l, -sh&-n^&l/ adjective
- in·sur·rec·tion·ary /-sh&-"ner-E/ adjective or noun
- in·sur·rec·tion·ist /-sh(&-)nist/ noun