Rebel Meaning
/ˈɹɛb.əl/Definition, CEFR level B2, pronunciation, examples, and quiz.
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Definition
nounA person who resists an established authority, often violently.
nounSynonym of Confederate: a citizen of the Confederate States of America, especially a Confederate soldier.
Sentence Examples
The notorious rebel was ultimately captured and confined to jail.
The rebel was ultimately captured and confined to jail.
The rebel soldiers were forced to surrender.
CEFR Practice Quiz
Despite the strict rules, the teenager chose to ____ against authority by organizing a protest.
CEFR Practice Quiz (Alternate)
The young artist chose to ____ against the conventions of the established art world.
Word Origin & History
From Middle English rebel, rebell, from Old French rebelle, from Latin rebellis (“waging war again; insurgent”), from rebellō (“to wage war again, fight back”), from re- (“again, back”) + bellō (“to wage war”).
Literary Quotations & Historical Citations
""Tedd's feeling a bit rebellious." "I'm not rebelling! I'm self actualizing! By rebelling.""
— 2014 April 17, Dan Shive, El Goonish Shive (webcomic), Comic for Thursday, Apr 17, 2014:
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CEFR Practice Quiz
Despite the strict rules, the teenager chose to ____ against authority by organizing a protest.
CEFR Practice Quiz (Alternate)
The young artist chose to ____ against the conventions of the established art world.