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rebellion

re·bel·lion

UK/ɹɪˈbɛl.i.ən/ US/rɪˈbɛljʌn/ fairly common

noun

1.

refusal to accept some authority or code or convention

  • “each generation must have its own rebellion”
  • “his body was in rebellion against fatigue”
2.

Origin

From Middle English rebellioun, rebellion, from Old French rebellion, from Latin rebelliō. Equivalent for rebel + -ion.

Phrases

  • armed rebellion
  • Boxer Rebellion

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