rebellion

🇺🇸 /rɪˈbeljən/ 🇬🇧 /rɪˈbeljən/
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noun
C1

A violent attempt by people to change their government.

The rebellion started when people fought to change the government.

C1

Opposition to authority in a group or organization.

There was a rebellion in the club against the new rules.

C1

Refusing to obey rules or follow normal behavior.

Teenage rebellion often means not following parents' rules.

translation

n. A violent attempt by people to change their government.; Opposition to authority in a group or organization.; Refusing to obey rules or follow normal behavior.

Word Forms

Plural rebellions