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 insurgent insurgent /ˌɪnˈsɝːdʒənt/

adjective

  1. In opposition to a civil authority or government  ( insurgent , seditious , subversive )
    in opposition to a civil authority or government

noun

  1. A member of an irregular armed force that fights a stronger force by sabotage and harassment  ( guerilla , insurgent , irregular , guerrilla )
    a member of an irregular armed force that fights a stronger force by sabotage and harassment
      The guerrilla fighters launched surprise attacks against the occupying forces.
    The guerrilla fighters launched surprise attacks against the occupying forces.
  2. A person who takes part in an armed rebellion against the constituted authority (especially in the hope of improving conditions)  ( freedom fighter , insurgent , insurrectionist , rebel )
    a person who takes part in an armed rebellion against the constituted authority (especially in the hope of improving conditions)
      The rebellious teenager defied authority and questioned societal norms.
    The rebellious teenager defied authority and questioned societal norms.


 Brandenburg Brandenburg /ˈbrændənbɝg/

noun

  1. The territory of an Elector (of the Holy Roman Empire) that expanded to become the kingdom of Prussia in 1701  ( Brandenburg )
    the territory of an Elector (of the Holy Roman Empire) that expanded to become the kingdom of Prussia in 1701
     Brandenburg, once an Elector's territory, expanded and became the kingdom of Prussia in 1701.
    Brandenburg, once an Elector's territory, expanded and became the kingdom of Prussia in 1701.


 rhinitis rhinitis /raɪˈnaɪtɪs/

noun

  1. An inflammation of the mucous membrane lining the nose (usually associated with nasal discharge)  ( coryza , rhinitis )
    an inflammation of the mucous membrane lining the nose (usually associated with nasal discharge)


 trilobite trilobite /ˈtraɪləˌbaɪt/

noun

  1. An extinct arthropod that was abundant in Paleozoic times; had an exoskeleton divided into three parts  ( trilobite )
    an extinct arthropod that was abundant in Paleozoic times; had an exoskeleton divided into three parts
     Paleontologists found a fossilized trilobite that dated back to the Cambrian period.
    Paleontologists found a fossilized trilobite that dated back to the Cambrian period.