insurgent

BrE /ˈɪnsədʒənt/ AmE /ˈɪnsərdʒənt/

noun / adjective en → es

1 REBEL [noun] B2

a person who fights against a government or ruler, often by force

insurgente, rebelde

Collocations insurgent group · insurgent attack

  • The insurgents launched a surprise attack on the city.

    Los insurgentes lanzaron un ataque sorpresa en la ciudad.

2 REBELLIOUS [adjective] C1

showing or relating to rebellion against authority; rebellious

rebelde, insurgente

Collocations insurgent attitude · insurgent behavior

  • The insurgents' demands were met with a harsh response from the government.

    Las demandas de los insurgentes fueron respondidas con una respuesta dura por parte del gobierno.