counterinsurgency

noun

coun·​ter·​in·​sur·​gen·​cy ˌkau̇n-tər-in-ˈsər-jən(t)-sē How to pronounce counterinsurgency (audio)
: organized military activity designed to combat insurgency
counterinsurgent noun

Examples of counterinsurgency in a Sentence

The military has launched a counterinsurgency.
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Hegseth, a combat veteran, received two Bronze Stars, including a 2012 citation for meritorious service as a counterinsurgency instructor. Alexander Bolton, The Hill, 5 Dec. 2024 World & Nation International Criminal Court issues arrest warrants for Netanyahu and Hamas officials Nov. 21, 2024 The allegations stem from a counterinsurgency campaign that Myanmar’s military began in August 2017 in response to an insurgent attack. Molly Quell, Los Angeles Times, 27 Nov. 2024 But Zulfikar argued that the government had devoted much of the resources needed for counterinsurgency to suppressing political dissent, and only a major change could bring about the stability required to address the insecurity issue properly. Tom O'Connor, Newsweek, 27 Nov. 2024 Thus, to hold its temporary gains, Israel appears stuck in a counterinsurgency campaign for the foreseeable future. John Spencer, Foreign Affairs, 18 Nov. 2024 See all Example Sentences for counterinsurgency 

Word History

First Known Use

1962, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of counterinsurgency was in 1962

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“Counterinsurgency.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/counterinsurgency. Accessed 11 Dec. 2024.

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