What does "rebellion" mean?

1. (armed uprising) an organized, often violent attempt by a group of people to change their government or leader. 2. (defiance of authority) refusing to follow rules or do what people in power tell you to do.

How do you use "rebellion"?

often used with the preposition 'against' uncountable when referring to the general spirit of defiance

rebellion

US //ɹɪˈbɛɫjən// UK //ɹɪbˈɛliən// re·bel·lion

1 armed uprising (n.)
B2 Upper Intermediate

an organized, often violent attempt by a group of people to change their government or leader.

an act of armed resistance or an organized uprising intended to overthrow an established government or ruler.

Example

The army quickly moved to stop the rebellion in the northern provinces.

Example

The historical records suggest the rebellion was fueled more by economic desperation than by a coherent political ideology.

Usage

often used with the preposition 'against'
- submission
- loyalty
2 defiance of authority (n.)
B2 Upper Intermediate

refusing to follow rules or do what people in power tell you to do.

the action or process of defying authority, control, or social convention.

Example

Teenagers often show their rebellion by wearing clothes that their parents dislike.

Example

Her refusal to follow the corporate dress code was seen as a small act of rebellion against the company's rigid culture.

Usage

uncountable when referring to the general spirit of defiance
- obedience
- compliance

Origin

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