| Flashcards: Latin Derivatives |
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insurrection
a rebellion, a rising in revolt against established authority
During the insurrection, forces on both sides are said to have fired at innocent bystanders.
Related English words: insurrection (rebellion), insurrectional (having to do with insurrection), insurrectionary (insurrectional, insurrectionist), insurrectionism, insurrectionist (a rebel)
Latin root words: insurgo, insurgere, insurrexi, insurrectus - to rise up; to gather force; surgo, surgere, surrexi, surrectus - to rise; to stand up
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