rebellion

CEFRB2

/ɹɪˈbɛl.i.ən/

noun

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In plain English

  1. 01

    noun

    An organized fight against a government or authority.

  2. 02

    noun

    Extra detail

    An organized, forceful subversion of the law of the land in an attempt to replace it with another form of government.

Examples

  • The ascendancy of monarchs is what keeps their subjects from rebellion.

  • The north of the country rose in rebellion against the government.

At a glance

Sits at B2 on the CEFR scale

Senses
4
Parts of speech
1
Synonyms
1

Deep Dive

noun

Extra meanings

  1. Defiance of authority or control; the act of rebelling.

  2. Armed resistance to an established government or ruler.

More examples

In context

  • The speaker tried to incite the people to rebellion.

  • Having a tattoo was Mathilda's personal rebellion against her parents.

  • The army general led a successful rebellion and became president of the country.

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Origin

noun

From Middle English rebellioun, rebellion, from Old French rebellion, from Latin rebelliō. Equivalent for rebel + -ion.