the.com/insurgent
Someone who looked at the established order and politely declined to obey it.
means A rebel fighting against an established government or authority, usually by irregular or guerrilla means.
from From Latin insurgere, to rise up — in (upon) plus surgere (to rise), the same root that powers surge and resurrection.
Not quite terroristTargets the state, not necessarily civilians.
Political makeoverNow also tags any underdog challenger or scrappy startup.
Surge siblingShares its root with surge and resurgent.