in·sur·rec·tion·ary I. \-shəˌnerē, -ri\adjective alsoin·sur·rec·tion·al\| ̷ ̷ ̷ ̷|rekshənəl, -shnəl\ Etymology:insurrection + -ary or -al : of, relating to, or constituting insurrection : given to or tending to induce insurrection : rebellious < insurrectionary activity > < insurrectionary movements > II. noun (-es) : a participant in insurrection : insurgent