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insurrection

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Main Entry:
in·sur·rec·tion Listen to the pronunciation of insurrection
Pronunciation:
\ˌin(t)-sə-ˈrek-shən\
Function:
noun
Etymology:
Middle English insureccion, from Anglo-French, from Late Latin insurrection-, insurrectio, from insurgere
Date:
15th century
: an act or instance of revolting against civil authority or an established government
synonyms see rebellion
— in·sur·rec·tion·al Listen to the pronunciation of insurrectional \-shnəl, -shə-nəl\ adjective
— in·sur·rec·tion·ary Listen to the pronunciation of insurrectionary \-shə-ˌner-ē\ adjective or noun
— in·sur·rec·tion·ist Listen to the pronunciation of insurrectionist \-sh(ə-)nist\ noun
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