English · Word Candidate

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

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).

Meaning · English

Defiance of authority or control; the act of rebelling.

Noun

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).

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.

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