English Explanatory Dictionary

insurgency

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. rebellion; revolt; the state of being insurgent

Pronunciation

/ɪnˈsɜːd͡ʒənsi/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-insurgency.wav ĭn-sûrʹ-jən-si /ɪnˈsɝd͡ʒənsi/

Word forms

insurgency insurgencies

Etymology

From insurgent + -cy.

Derived words

antiinsurgency counterinsurgency
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