insurrectionary

[ in-suh-rek-shuh-ner-ee ]

adjective

1. of, relating to, or of the nature of insurrection.
2. given to or causing insurrection.

noun

, plural in·sur·rec·tion·ar·ies.

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

Word History and Origins

Origin of insurrectionary¹

First recorded in 1790–1800; insurrection + -ary

Example Sentences

Stop normalizing Trump, his lawlessness, the GOP and their insurrectionary behavior.

From Salon

If Trump is guilty, and you act in a way that incites an insurrectionary response, you'll find out whether the corporation is more powerful than the state.

From Salon

“It’s a very common insurrectionary, anarchist way of thinking. So various affinity groups across the country took up that call and conducted actions in the name of Jane’s Revenge.”

From Washington Times

Peru was able to shut down Castillo's insurrectionary activities as they were being initiated, and Germany moved in to prevent an attempted coup before it could even begin.

From Salon

On the side, multiple characters join insurrectionary organizations that are willing to do what the Democratic Party or the legal system won’t.

From Los Angeles Times