insurrection
gb/ˌɪnsɚˈɛkʃən/ us/ˌɪnsɚˈɛkʃən/
C1
Engels
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Betekenissen
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Zelfstandig naamwoord
formal
C1
event
1
violent uprising against authority
A planned and usually violent action by a group of people who try to take power from the government or those in control.
Gebruikspatroon:
an insurrection against [authority/government]
Veelgemaakte fout:
Learners sometimes confuse "insurrection" with "resurrection"; "insurrection" is about violent political uprising, while "resurrection" is about coming back to life. Another mistake is using "insurrection" for any protest; it should involve an attempt to overthrow or violently challenge authority, not just a demonstration or march.
Synoniemen
uprising (More general and slightly less formal; can be violent or non‑violent, but often used similarly.)
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rebellion (Very close in meaning; not always tied to overthrowing a government, can be broader resistance.)
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revolt (Stresses the act of turning against authority; can sound a bit more spontaneous than 'insurrection'.)
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insurgency (Often used for long‑term, organized armed resistance, especially in military or geopolitical contexts.)
Antoniemen
loyalty (Describes continued support for the existing authority instead of rising against it.)
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obedience (Focuses on following orders and rules rather than resisting or overthrowing authority.)
Woordcombinaties
armed insurrection
|violent insurrection
|insurrection against the government
|lead an insurrection
|spark an insurrection
|put down an insurrection
Thema's
politics
|law
|conflict
|core_vocabulary
Voorbeelden
- The government declared a state of emergency after the attempted insurrection at the capital.
- Several military officers were arrested for planning an insurrection against the ruling regime.
- The leaders of the insurrection were charged with sedition and treason.
- Historians still debate whether the event was a peaceful protest or a full‑scale insurrection.
Voorbeelden voor taalleerders
- The army moved quickly to stop the insurrection.
- Several people went to jail for taking part in the insurrection.
- The news showed video of the insurrection at the city’s main square.
- The president spoke on TV after the failed insurrection.
Grammatica
Lemmavorm
insurrection
IPA
GB/ˌɪnsɚˈɛkʃən/
US/ˌɪnsɚˈɛkʃən/
Lettergrepen en klemtoon
in - sur - rec - tion (4 lettergrepen)
Stress on 2nd syllable (sur)
Woordvormen
Noun
- Base: insurrection
- Plural: insurrection, insurrections
Woordfamilie
Forms
insurrections
noun
Core family
insurrectionist
noun
insurrectionary
adjective
Related words
insurgent
noun B2
insurgency
noun C1
Advanced or less common
insurrect
verb
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