Difference between Irregular and Insurgent

What is the difference between Irregular and Insurgent?

Irregular as an adjective is nonstandard; not conforming to rules or expectations. while Insurgent as an adjective is rebellious, opposing authority

Part of speech: adjective

Definition: Nonstandard; not conforming to rules or expectations. Of a surface, rough.

Part of speech: noun

Definition: A soldier who is not a member of an official military force and, often, does not follow regular army tactics

Example sentence: But since the middle of the century in particular, the music has become very irregular in rhythm.

Part of speech: noun

Definition: A rebel, guerrilla, freedom fighter.

Part of speech: adjective

Definition: rebellious, opposing authority

We hope you now know whether to use Irregular or Insurgent in your sentence.