- pronunciation:
- In
s
rek
shn
- features:
- Word Parts
| part of speech: |
noun |
| definition: |
an act or instance of open rebellion against a government or other authority; uprising.
The government sent troops to put down the insurrection.- similar words:
- mutiny, rebellion, revolt, uprising
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| related words: |
anarchy, treachery, treason |
| derivations: |
insurrectional (adj.), insurrectionist (n.) |
The word insurrection
contains the following part:
surg, surr
Latin
root
that means
rise
Example words: