insurgency

Meanings

• noun

  An organized rebellion against an authority or government.

  - "The insurgency in Syria has been ongoing for over a decade."
  - "The insurgency in Chechnya gained international attention in the late 1990s."

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with insurgency
surgery , legacy , variety

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Variants

List of all variants of insurgency that leads to same result
insurgencies , insurgency

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Etymology

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From the Latin insurgere, meaning 'to rise up against'.

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Trivia

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1. The term 'insurgency' gained widespread usage during the American Civil War.

2. Insurgent groups often use unconventional tactics, such as ambushes and hit-and-run attacks.

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Related Concepts

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1. Rebellion: A broader term for organized opposition to authority or control.

2. Guerrilla warfare: A military strategy used by small groups against larger, regular forces.

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Culture

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Insurgency has been a common theme in literature and film, particularly in the context of war and political unrest. Notable works include 'Heart of Darkness' by Joseph Conrad and 'The Quiet American' by Graham Greene.

How to Memorize "insurgency"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a group of people rising up against an oppressive government. Visualize their determination and resolve.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word with rebellion and resistance.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Remember the Latin root insurgere, meaning 'to rise up'.

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