Word
uprising
Phoneticsup·ris·ing, stress on the first syllable
US/ˈəˌpɹaɪzɪŋ/
UK/ˈʌpɹaɪzɪŋ/
Countable noun
Definition
n. an act of resistance or rebellion by a large group of people against those in power.
n. a popular revolt or insurrection; an act of resistance against an established government or authority.
Examples
“The local uprising forced the governor to resign.”
“History books often describe the 19th-century uprising as a turning point for workers' rights in the region.”
“What began as a peaceful protest in the capital quickly escalated into a nationwide uprising as citizens in rural provinces joined the call for systemic political reform.”
Examples
simple
“The local uprising forced the governor to resign.”
contextual
“History books often describe the 19th-century uprising as a turning point for workers' rights in the region.”
complex
“What began as a peaceful protest in the capital quickly escalated into a nationwide uprising as citizens in rural provinces joined the call for systemic political reform.”
Usage
Often used with the preposition 'against'.
Real-World Examples
“French pupils learn that protest, uprising and rioting are the origin story of their freedoms, so these methods are championed in promoting change.” “The outcry bore similarities to the fan uprising against “Star Wars: The Last Jedi,” released in 2017.” “Both became exhibits at the Cairo museum, but when it was broken into during the recent uprising, the bronze instrument vanished.” Etymology
By surface analysis, uprise + -ing.
Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
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- Exam level
- CambridgeCambridgeCambridge English QualificationsThe exam suite from Cambridge University Press & Assessment, from A1 Movers up to C2 Proficiency. The benchmark names double as CEFR labels.B2 FirstIELTSIELTSInternational English Language Testing SystemThe 0–9 band test co-owned by the British Council, IDP, and Cambridge. Used for university entry, work, and migration.5.5–6.5TOEFL iBTTOEFL iBTTest of English as a Foreign Language, Internet-Based TestETS's academic English test, the standard route for US university admissions. Scored 0–120, with a 1–6 scale since 2026.1–6 scale: 4.0–4.572–94TOEICTOEICTest of English for International CommunicationETS's workplace English test, big in Japan and Korea. Listening & Reading scores 10–990 and tops out at C1.785–944
- Frequency
- Frequent
- Level
- B2 · Upper Intermediate
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