insurgente
insurgent
noun een-soor-HEN-teh Rare
Origin: From Latin insurgens, present participle of insurgere (to rise up against).
Also means
rebel
Usage Note
Insurgente can be a noun or adjective and refers to someone who actively rebels against an established authority or government. It is common in reporting on armed conflicts in Latin America. The term is more neutral than terrorista but less neutral than rebelde; context determines the register.
Examples
"Los insurgentes tomaron control de varias aldeas."
Natural Translation
The insurgents took control of several villages.

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