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insurgency

/ˌɪnˈsɜrdʒənsi/ /ɪnˈsɜːdʒənsi/
noun
GeneralMilitary
  1. 1 isyan
  2. 2 ayaklanma, başkaldırı

Definition (English)

  1. An organized rebellion against an established government or authority.
  2. The act of rising in revolt against a government or ruling power.

Example Sentences

  1. The insurgency lasted for years.
    İsyancı hareket yıllarca sürdü.
  2. They supported the local insurgency.
    Yerel isyanı desteklediler.

Synonyms

rebellionuprisingrevoltinsurrectionmutinyresistanceriot

Antonyms

peaceordercalmstabilityobedience

Collocations

armed insurgencyinsurgency movementinsurgency forcesinsurgency tacticsinsurgency groupinsurgency conflict

Related Words

guerrillacivil warmilitiacounterinsurgencyterrorismarmed conflict

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