English Reference
Word noun

uprising

n.
US /ˈəˌpɹaɪzɪŋ/ UK /ˈʌpɹaɪzɪŋ/ up·ris·ing UK spelling uprising's, uprising's
Definition
  1. 01 B2 Upper Intermediate

    an act of resistance or rebellion by a large group of people against those in power.

    a popular revolt or insurrection; an act of resistance against an established government or authority.

    Simple

    “The local uprising against the new taxes forced the government to change its mind.”

    In context

    “Historians often debate whether the 1848 uprising was a spontaneous outburst of public anger or a carefully coordinated political manoeuvre.”

    Usage

    Often used with the preposition 'against'.

    Synonyms
    rebellionrevoltinsurrectioninsurgency
    Antonyms
    submissioncompliance
Etymology

By surface analysis, uprise + -ing.

Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.

This entry
Level B2 · Upper Intermediate
Frequency Frequent
Updated