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Insurgent vs Insurrectionist - What's the difference?

insurgent | insurrectionist |

As nouns the difference between insurgent and insurrectionist

is that insurgent is one of several people who take up arms against the local state authority; a participant in insurgency while insurrectionist is a person who provokes or takes part in an insurrection.

As an adjective insurgent

is rebellious, opposing authority.

insurgent

English

Adjective

(-)
  • Rebellious, opposing authority.
  • * Motley
    • The insurgent provinces.

    Noun

    (en noun)
  • one of several people who take up arms against the local state authority; a participant in insurgency

    • Anagrams

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    insurrectionist

    English

    Noun

    (en noun)
  • A person who provokes or takes part in an insurrection