insurrectionary

American  

[in-suh-rek-shuh-ner-ee] / ˌɪn səˈrɛk ʃəˌnɛr i /

adjective

1. of, relating to, or of the nature of insurrection.

2. given to or causing insurrection.

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noun

plural

insurrectionaries

1. a person who takes part in an insurrection; rebel; insurgent.

Etymology

Origin of insurrectionary

First recorded in 1790–1800; insurrection + -ary

Example Sentences

"The defendant is deemed to have played a significant role in the insurrectionary acts of Yoon and others by ensuring, at least formally, compliance with the procedural requirement," Judge Lee said in a televised sentencing.

From Barron's • Jan. 21, 2026

He added that Tchiroma Bakary's "accomplices responsible for an insurrectionary plan" will also face legal action.

From BBC • Oct. 28, 2025

While many of the Jailhouse Lawyers Speak leaders identified as prison abolitionists, their approach accepted that ending mass incarceration is a long, complicated political struggle, not the product of one insurrectionary event.

From Salon • Oct. 4, 2018

It is doing so again with “Gordon Matta-Clark: Anarchitect,” a streamlined exhibition of the work of this insurrectionary artist.

From New York Times • Jan. 11, 2018

You are accused of being engaged in a plot to control from Paris the insurrectionary movements of the two Sicilies.

From The International Monthly, Volume 4, No. 2, September, 1851 by Various