Revolutionary vs. Insurgent

Revolutionaryadjective

Of or pertaining to a revolution in government; tending to, or promoting, revolution

Revolutionaryadjective

pertaining to something that portends of great change; overthrowing a standing mindset

Revolutionaryadjective

(sciences) pertaining to something that revolves

Revolutionarynoun

A revolutionist; a person who revolts.

Revolutionarynoun

(music), (informal) Chopin's 'Revolutionary Etude' Op. 10 no. 12

Revolutionaryadjective

Of or pertaining to a revolution in government; tending to, or promoting, revolution; as, revolutionary war; revolutionary measures; revolutionary agitators.

Revolutionarynoun

A revolutionist.

Revolutionarynoun

a radical supporter of political or social revolution

Revolutionaryadjective

markedly new or introducing radical change;

Revolutionaryadjective

relating to or having the nature of a revolution;

Revolutionaryadjective

advocating or engaged in revolution;

Revolutionary

A revolutionary is a person who either participates in, or advocates a revolution. Also, when used as an adjective, the term revolutionary refers to something that has a major, sudden impact on society or on some aspect of human endeavor.

Insurgentadjective

Rebellious, opposing authority.

Insurgentadjective

Of water: surging or rushing in.

Insurgentnoun

One of several people who take up arms against the local state authority; a participant in insurgency.

Insurgentadjective

Rising in opposition to civil or political authority, or against an established government; insubordinate; rebellious.

Insurgentnoun

A person who rises in revolt against civil authority or an established government; one who openly and actively resists the execution of laws; a rebel.

Insurgentnoun

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

Insurgentnoun

a member of an irregular armed force that fights a stronger force by sabotage and harassment

Insurgentadjective

in opposition to a civil authority or government