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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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