Insurgency

Pronunciation: /ˌɪnˈsɜːrdʒənsiː/

Insurgency (noun)

  1. A situation where a group fights against a government using organized violence, often to change laws or leadership.
  2. The continuing actions of people who resist authority, including attacks, protests, and other pressure to gain control.

Examples

  • The armed rebellion spread quickly across the region.
  • Authorities responded to the armed rebellion with new patrols.