insurrectionism
|in/sur/rec/tion/ism|
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/ˌɪnsəˈrɛkʃənɪzəm/
advocacy of uprising
Etymology
Etymology Information
'insurrectionism' originates from the Latin word 'insurrectio', where 'in-' meant 'into' and 'surgere' meant 'to rise'.
Historical Evolution
'insurrectio' transformed into the Old French word 'insurrection', and eventually became the modern English word 'insurrectionism'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'to rise against', but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'advocacy of uprising'.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
the advocacy or practice of insurrection, which is a violent uprising against an authority or government.
The group was accused of insurrectionism after the attempted coup.
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Last updated: 2025/01/12 06:36