Definition of Insurgence

an organized rebellion against a country’s government

Examples of Insurgence in a sentence

Machine-gun toting rebels have spent months planning an insurgence and intended to rise up against the government at dawn.  🔊

The rebel’s insurgence worked, and the controlling dictator and his regime were ousted from power.  🔊

In the 1870s, a brave Native American leader, Crazy Horse, led an insurgence against the federal government.  🔊

The Cuban dictator was angered by the political upheaval and vowed to avenge everyone who took part in the insurgence.  🔊

Rising up in power during the rebellion, Spartacus took part in the insurgence and successfully revolt against the Roman army.  🔊

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