Insurgent describes someone or something that rebels or rises up against authority. It refers to forces or people involved in an uprising.
Insurgente describe a alguien o algo que se rebela o se levanta contra la autoridad. Se refiere a fuerzas o personas que participan en un levantamiento.
| Word | insurgent |
|---|---|
| Part of Speech | ADJ. |
| Definition | rebellious. |
| Sentence | Because the insurgent forces had occupied the capital and had gained control of the railway lines, several of the war correspondents covering the uprising predicted a rebel victory. |
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