counterinsurgent

/ˌkaʊntərɪnˈsɜrdʒənt/
noun
  1. 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
  1. 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.
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