insurrectionism
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- noun
- /ˌɪnsəˈrɛkʃənɪzəm/
- The organization's beliefs were rooted in insurrectionism and opposition to tyranny.
Examples
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Throughout history, insurrectionism has often been met with harsh governmental crackdowns.
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Is insurrectionism justified?
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He wrote a treatise defending insurrectionism as a moral response to injustice.
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The rise of insurrectionism has alarmed many governments.
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The idea of insurrectionism promotes the belief that citizens can resist tyrannical governments.
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In recent years, insurrectionism has influenced various movements calling for regime change.
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Scholars often debate the implications of insurrectionism on democratic principles.
Synonyms
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Trying to weaken an existing system like a government
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Support for deep change in politics or society
A belief that opposes government and other usual authorities
Antonyms
How Revolutionary
Surface Forms
Morphology
insurrectionism = insurrection (transparent) = insurrection + ism
Formed by the noun 'insurrection' plus the productive suffix '-ism' meaning a doctrine or advocacy, so the meaning is directly derived.
Etymology
Insurrectionism comes from a Latin word meaning 'to rise' — surgere — and you can see the same idea in the English word surge, which means a sudden rise. The ending -ism means 'belief', so insurrectionism is the belief in rising up against authority, or supporting revolt.