insurgent
in sur juhnt
- n a person who takes part in an armed rebellion against the constituted authority (especially in the hope of improving conditions)
- n a member of an irregular armed force that fights a stronger force by sabotage and harassment
- s in opposition to a civil authority or government
- The government showed maturity by calling the insurgents for negotiations so that peace could be restored.
- Insurgent negotiators confirm to PTI that they have met with Welch.
- And insurgent groups take full advantage, easily slipping men and munitions in and out of neighborhoods guarded by Iraqi soldiers and police.