Insurrectionist
(noun)
A person who participates in an insurrection, especially one who rises in rebellion against a government.
Origin:
Late 16th century, from latin insurrectiĆ + -ist.
Examples:
- The insurrectionist attempted to overthrow the government.
- The government was able to capture the ringleaders of the insurrectionist group.
- The authorities labeled him as the chief insurrectionist and arrested him.
- The insurrectionist movement was suppressed by the military.
- The insurrectionist was tried and sentenced to life in prison.