mutineer
UK: ˌmjuːtɪˈnɪə | US: ˌmjuːtɪˈnɪr
n. a person who takes part in a mutiny; a rebel against authority, especially in a military context
mutineer = mutin<revolt> + eer<agent noun suffix>
- mutin: Derived from Old French mutin (rebellious), from Latin movēre (to move), reflecting the idea of stirring up rebellion.
- eer: A suffix of French origin (-ier), used to form agent nouns indicating a person associated with an action (e.g., "pioneer," "auctioneer").
Etymology Origin:
The word "mutineer" emerged in the late 16th century, originally referring to participants in the Dutch Revolt against Spanish rule. It combines the French root mutin (rebellion) with the agent suffix -eer, emphasizing the role of individuals in organized defiance. The term later generalized to describe rebels in any context, particularly naval or military uprisings.
The captain feared the mutineers would seize control of the ship.
Historical records label him as a mutineer for leading the uprising.
The mutineers were swiftly arrested and court-martialed.
She wrote a novel about a mutineer fighting against colonial oppression.
The crew’s grievances turned them into mutineers overnight.