Looking for the meaning of the word REBELLION in English for both noun and verb forms from the Oxford Dictionary? Below, you can explore all possible meanings and definitions of REBELLION with sentence examples. You can also use the “AUDIO PRONUNCIATION” track to check the correct pronunciation in British English.
Word: Rebellion
Speech Type: Noun
Etymology:
Middle English: from Old French, from Latin rebellio(n-), from rebellis (see rebel)
Audio Pronunciation:
Phonetic Spelling:
rɪˈbɛljən
Dialects: British English
Definition:
an act of armed resistance to an established government or leader
Short Definition:act of armed resistance to established government or leader
Examples:- the authorities put down a rebellion by landless colonials
- the Bretons rose in rebellion against the King
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