insurgence

American  

[in-sur-juhns] / ɪnˈsɜr dʒəns /

noun

1. an act of rebellion; insurrection; revolt.

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insurgence British  

/ ɪnˈsɜːdʒəns /

noun

1. rebellion, uprising, or riot

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Etymology

Origin of insurgence

First recorded in 1840–50; insurg(ent) + -ence

Example Sentences

Despite what felt like an Anglo insurgence this year, we don’t get to watch everything someone would see in the U.K.

From The Wall Street Journal

They were ousted by the US after the 9/11 attacks but their insurgence continued to target America's troops and their allies.

From BBC

There was concern from other African nations that France's Mali withdrawal could exacerbate the jihadist insurgence in the area.

From BBC

“The level of military support” for a Ukrainian insurgence, Admiral Stavridis said, “would make our efforts in Afghanistan against the Soviet Union look puny by comparison.”

From New York Times

On Christmas Eve, our community experienced an insurgence of fireworks.

From Washington Post