Insurrection
/ˌɪnsəˈrɛkʃən/
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Definition
(noun) The action of part or all of a national population violently rising up against the government or other authority; (countable) an instance of this; a revolt, an uprising; specifically, one that is at an initial stage or limited in nature.
Sentence Examples
The demonstration was hardly an insurrection -- on the contrary, people were rather peaceful.
Tom was arrested for inciting an insurrection.
CEFR Practice Quiz
The military leader led an ____ against the peaceful government and declared himself the dictator.