rebellion
UK: rɪˈbel.i.ən | US: rɪˈbel.jən
n. 1. An act of armed resistance or defiance against an established government or authority.
n. 2. A refusal to accept or conform to norms, rules, or conventions.
n. 3. A state of widespread discontent and opposition.
rebellion = re<again> + bell<war> + ion<noun suffix>
- re: Prefix meaning "again" (from Latin re-).
- bell: Root meaning "war" (from Latin bellum).
- ion: Noun-forming suffix indicating an action or condition (from Latin -io).
Etymology Origin:
The word "rebellion" traces back to Latin rebellio, combining re- (expressing repetition) and bellum (war). It originally described a renewed war or uprising, particularly by conquered peoples against their rulers. Over time, it broadened to encompass any organized resistance to authority, retaining its core logic of "fighting back." The suffix -ion solidified its role as a noun denoting the act or state of rebellion.
The peasant rebellion was brutally suppressed by the king’s army.
Her artistic style was a rebellion against traditional techniques.
The colony’s rebellion led to its independence.
Teenage rebellion often manifests as defiance of parental rules.
The rebellion spread rapidly across the region.