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insurrectionary

adj · noun · 3 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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1

adj

Meaning 1

Pertaining to, or characterized by, insurrection.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Examples

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

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Antonyms: none provided

2

noun

Meaning 2

One who takes part in insurrection.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

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3

adjective

Meaning 3

of or relating to or given to insurrection

Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0

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Synonyms: insurrectional

Antonyms: none provided

History

Etymology

Etymology tree English insurrection Proto-Indo-European *-yósder. Proto-Italic *-āzios Latin -āriusder. Middle English -arie English -ary English insurrectionary From insurrection + -ary.