“Insurgence” or “Insurgents”—Which to use?

“Insurgence” or “Insurgents”

Overview

insurgence / insurgents are similar-sounding terms with different meanings (referred to as homophones). To better understand the differences, see below for definitions, pronunciation guides, and example sentences using each term. 👇

Definitions

insurgence: NA

insurgents: (noun) a person who takes part in an armed rebellion against the constituted authority (especially in the hope of improving conditions).

Pronunciation

insurgence: NA

insurgents: ih·n·s·ER·jh·ah·n·t·s

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Examples in Context

Examples of “insurgence”

Examples of “insurgents”

…to end its support for insurgents in Kashmir.
…and businesses against attacks by insurgents and the establishment of a…
…was not posed by armed insurgents but by the stone pelters.
…did not help to expose insurgents to battle conditions likely to…
…help prevent the flow of insurgents, goods and weapons.
…army were deemed to be insurgents.
…them "bandits", "terrorists", "rebels" or "insurgents", but never "nationalists".
…gathers intelligence on Ramin Khan's insurgents whilst the British send a…
…was fought between local Ragusan insurgents, as well as Austrian Croat…
…to the Civil War, numerous insurgents took part in other campaigns…

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