# uprising

/ˈəˌpɹaɪzɪŋ/ (US) · /ˈʌpɹaɪzɪŋ/ (UK)

Source: https://englishreference.com/word/uprising
Updated: 2026-06-20

## Senses

### 1. a rebellion

noun · CEFR B2

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

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

- The local uprising against the new taxes forced the government to change its mind.
- 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'.

## 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.

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