This term began to be used during the Iraq war and described the forces opposed to American involvement. Members are typically organized into covert groups who engage in organized campaigns of extreme violence.

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The term "insurgents" refers to groups who oppose a government or occupying force through non-traditional means such as guerrilla warfare and terrorism. This term gained popularity during the Iraq War, where groups such as Al Qaeda and the Sunni insurgency were labeled as insurgents.

This Term Began to Be Used During the Iraq War