insurrection

in·sur·rec·tion

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-n^əl\ adjective

— in·sur·rec·tion·ary \-shə-ˌner-ē\ adjective or noun

— in·sur·rec·tion·ist \-sh(ə-)nist\ noun

Examples of INSURRECTION

1. <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

Related Words: coup, coup d'état (or coup d'etat), overthrow; misprision, sedition, treachery, treason; sabotage, subversion

Near Antonyms: counterinsurgency, counterrevolution

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