In*sur"gent (?), a. [L. insurgens, p. pr. of insurgere to rise up; pref. in- in + surgere to rise. See Surge.]
Rising in opposition to civil or political authority, or against an established government; insubordinate; rebellious.
"The
insurgent provinces."
Motley.
© Webster 1913.
In*sur"gent, n. [Cf. F. insurgent.]
A person who rises in revolt against civil authority or an established government; one who openly and actively resists the execution of laws; a rebel.
Syn. -- See Rebel.
© Webster 1913.