counterinsurgent
/ˌkaʊntərɪnˈsɜrdʒənt/
noun
- A person or group that fights against an insurgency (a rebellion or uprising).
- As a counterinsurgent, she focused on building trust with local communities.
- The counterinsurgents worked to regain control of the village from the rebels.
- The army trained new counterinsurgents to handle guerrilla tactics.
Antonyms
adjective
- Relating to or involved in fighting against an insurgency.
- They attended a workshop on counterinsurgent tactics in urban areas.
- Counterinsurgent operations require careful planning and local knowledge.
- The general developed a new counterinsurgent strategy for the region.