in|sur|gent

in|sur|gent
in|sur|gent «ihn SUR juhnt», noun, adjective.
–n.
1. a person who rises in revolt; rebel: »

The insurgents captured the town.

2. U.S. a rebel within a political party.
3. a stockholder who attempts to wrest control of a company: »

It is not known how much stock the insurgents have under their control (New York Times).

–adj.
of or having to do with insurgents; rising in revolt; rebellious.
[< Latin īnsurgēns, -entis, present participle of īnsurgere rise up against < in- against + surgere rise]

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