Meaning of the word insurgency in English

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insurgency

US /ɪnˈsɝː.dʒən.si/
UK /ɪnˈsɝː.dʒən.si/

Noun

1.

an occasion when a group of people attempt to take control of their country by force:

Example:
The government is reported to be concerned about the growing insurgency in the south.
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