Insurgence
(noun)
A rising up in revolt or rebellion; an uprising or insurrection.
Origin:
From latin insurgere 'to rise up', from in- 'in' + surgere 'to rise'.
Examples:
- The insurgency was quickly quelled by the government forces.
- The country has been struggling with insurgency for many years now.
- The insurgency was a result of political and economic frustrations.
- The insurgency was characterized by acts of violence and sabotage.
- The government offered amnesty to those who lay down their arms in the insurgency.