insurgents

noun

a member of an irregular armed force that fights a stronger force by sabotage and harassment

a person who takes part in an armed rebellion against the constituted authority (especially in the hope of improving conditions)

adjective

in opposition to a civil authority or government

Roots

surgosurg- · Latin · rise

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