insurgent Meaning, Definition & Usage

  1. noun a person who takes part in an armed rebellion against the constituted authority (especially in the hope of improving conditions)
    freedom fighter; rebel; insurrectionist.
  2. noun a member of an irregular armed force that fights a stronger force by sabotage and harassment
    guerrilla; guerilla; irregular.
  3. adjective satellite in opposition to a civil authority or government
    subversive; seditious.

WordNet

In*sur"gent adjective
Etymology
L. insurgens, p. pr. of insurgere to rise up; pref. in- in + surgere to rise. See Surge.
Definitions
  1. Rising in opposition to civil or political authority, or against an established government; insubordinate; rebellious. "The insurgent provinces." Motley.
In*sur"gent noun
Etymology
Cf. F. insurgent.
Definitions
  1. A person who rises in revolt against civil authority or an established government; one who openly and actively resists the execution of laws; a rebel. Syn. -- See Rebel.

Webster 1913