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Insurgency

Ih-NSUR-juh-nsee

/ˌɪˈnsɜːrdʒʌnsiː/

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insurgency

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An organized rebellion aimed at overthrowing a constituted government through the use of subversion and armed conflict.

Synonyms: insurgence

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