insurgence

[in-sur-juhns]

noun

1. an act of rebellion; insurrection; revolt.

insurgence

/ ɪnˈsɜːdʒəns /

noun

1. rebellion, uprising, or riot

Word History and Origins

Origin of insurgence¹

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

Example Sentences

In Memphis, Mayor Paul Young has said he opposes the deployment of the National Guard but has tried to cast the federal insurgence as an opportunity to strengthen the Memphis Police Department’s crime-fighting efforts.

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But relations deteriorated after Islamabad accused the group of providing a safe haven to the Pakistan Taliban, which has launched an armed insurgence against government forces.

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In Mozambique, a former Portuguese colony, special port facilities were awarded to the Russian navy, and Wagner troops participated in years-long government efforts to crush an Islamist insurgence.

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

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

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