rebellion
pronunciation
How to pronounce rebellion in British English:
UK [rɪˈbeljən]
How to pronounce rebellion in American English:
US [rɪˈbeljən]
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- Noun:
- refusal to accept some authority or code or convention
- organized opposition to authority; a conflict in which one faction tries to wrest control from another
Word Origin
- rebellion (n.)
- "war waged against a government by some portion of its subjects," mid-14c., from Old French rebellion (14c.) and directly from Latin rebellionem (nominative rebellio) "rebellion, revolt; renewal of war," from rebellis (see rebel (adj.)).
Antonym
Example
- 1. The boxer rebellion followed a year later .
- 2. But after two years he faced a rebellion in the north .
- 3. Many malians thought the government was poorly handling the tuareg rebellion .
- 4. In front was a growing rebellion within the ldp against his leadership .
- 5. Worried by a rebellion in the north , it cited security concerns .