adj, noun ·Uncommon ·Advanced level

Definitions

Noun

1. 1
   One who takes part in insurrection.

Adjective

1. 1
   Pertaining to, or characterized by, insurrection.

   "The brutal crackdown on protests has only served to galvanize the insurrectionary mood in the country."

Adjective

1. 1
   of or relating to or given to insurrection wordnet

Synonyms

All synonyms

rebelliousseditiousagitatorbrawlerbreakawaycataclysmic

Example

More examples

"The brutal crackdown on protests has only served to galvanize the insurrectionary mood in the country."

Etymology

From insurrection + -ary.

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