rebellion
/ɹɪˈbɛl.i.ən/
Proposed by a contributor, not yet supported by evidence.
Also seen as: rebellions
Sense 1
Meaning · English
Armed resistance to an established government or ruler.
Noun
Examples
The government is doing its best to stop rebellion in the country.
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Sense 2
Meaning · English
Defiance of authority or control; the act of rebelling.
Noun
Examples
Having a tattoo was Mathilda's personal rebellion against her parents.
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “rebellion” mean?
Armed resistance to an established government or ruler.
Is “rebellion” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.