insurrection

Meanings

• noun

  A violent overthrow or rebellion against an established government or authority.

  - "The insurrection in Libya led to the ousting of Muammar Gaddafi."
  - "The American Revolution was an insurrection against British rule."

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Synonyms

insurgency , mutiny , rebellion , revolt , rising , uprising

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with insurrection
resurrection , obsession , adulation

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Variants

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insurrection , insurrectional , insurrectionaries , insurrectionary , insurrectionist , insurrectionists , insurrections

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Etymology

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From the Latin insurrectio, meaning 'a rising up, a revolt'.

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Trivia

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1. The term 'insurrection' first gained widespread usage during the French Revolution.

2. The longest recorded insurrection in history is believed to be the Chincha War in Peru, which lasted from 1836 to 1872.

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Related Concepts

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1. rebellion: A organized and often armed political opposition to an established authority or government.

2. coup d'état: A sudden and violent seizure of power from a government, often by a small group of military personnel.

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Culture

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The term 'insurrection' has been used extensively in history to describe various rebellions and uprisings, such as the Haitian Revolution, the Boxer Rebellion, and the Russian Revolution. It is also a common theme in literature, including works like 'Heart of Darkness' by Joseph Conrad and 'Animal Farm' by George Orwell.

How to Memorize "insurrection"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a crowd of people, armed and determined, rising up against an oppressive government.

2. associate
   

   - Think of the word 'rebellion' and remember that an insurrection is a more violent and sudden form of rebellion.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Remember the phrase 'Insurgents rise up and seize power'.

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