insurgency
noun
the state or condition of being insurgent.
insurgencies
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pluralof insurgency.plural
The grammatical form denoting more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
Example Sentences
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He warned of a "spillover" of fighting from separate insurgencies in the neighbouring Sahel.
From Barron's ● Jul. 22, 2026
But his supporters credited him with a tough crackdown on violent insurgencies and implementation of social programmes to help some of the country's poorest.
From BBC ● Jun. 8, 2026
"Our economy is in a shambles, society is deeply divided, we are facing two insurgencies," Farooq says.
From BBC ● May 7, 2026
Somalia faces dual insurgencies from groups linked to Islamic State and al Qaeda.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Mar. 7, 2026
The government continues to struggle with Muslim insurgencies in the south.
From The 2003 CIA World Factbook by United States. Central Intelligence Agency
