Insurekto (en. Insurgent)

/in-su-rek-to/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
noun
A person who rebels or opposes an existing government or system.
The insurgents collaborate to fight oppression.
Ang mga insurekto ay nagtutulungan upang labanan ang opresyon.
A member of a rebel group aiming to change or overthrow the current power.
Many insurgents were captured in the battle.
Maraming insurekto ang nahuli sa labanan.
A person involved in a rebellion against the government.
He joined the insurgents to fight for their rights.
Sumali siya sa mga insurekto upang ipaglaban ang kanilang karapatan.

Etymology

from the English word 'insurgent'

Common Phrases and Expressions

insurgents
a group of people rebelling against the government
mga insurekto

Related Words

rebellion
An act of fighting or opposing an existing authority.
pag-aalsa
revolution
A large-scale change or uprising, usually a change in government.
rebolusyon

Slang Meanings

Out of control or unruly.
It's like the people at the party were insurgent, they were so happy and noisy!
Parang insurekto yung mga tao sa party, ang saya saya at sobrang ingay!
Rebellious attitude.
My sibling is like an insurgent, not listening to our mom.
Yung kapatid ko, parang insurekto, di nakikinig sa nanay.
Living life on the edge.
My dog is so insurgent, always escaping the yard.
Sobrang insurekto yung aso ko, lagi nalang umaalis sa bakuran.