insurgent

in-sur-gent

adjective

Engaging in or relating to a rebellion against established authority or a government.

"Insurgent forces launched a surprise attack."

noun

A person who takes part in a rebellion against a government or authority.

"The government battled the armed insurgents."

Thesaurus

Synonyms: rebel, freedom fighter, insurrectionist, guerrilla, guerilla, irregular, seditious, disloyal, subversive