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insurrection

noun/ˌɪnsəˈrɛkʃn/

B2CEFR level
30/100Rarity: fairly common
FormalRegister

A violent uprising against an established authority or government.

The failed insurrection was crushed within days, and its leaders were exiled.

Similar: uprising, revolt, rebellion

Origin: From Latin insurgere 'to rise up'.

Topic: revolt in General English

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