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Definition of rebellion

rebellion

/rɪˈbɛljən/
re · bel · lion
Adverb:rebelliously
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Plural:rebellions
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Adjective:rebellious
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• noun

1

An act of violent or open resistance to an established government or ruler.

Example

"Historians studied the causes of the nineteenth-century peasant rebellion and its long-term political effects."

2

The action or process of resisting authority, control, or convention.

Example

"Dyeing his hair bright blue was a harmless act of teenage rebellion against the strict school dress code."

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• Rhymes for rebellion

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rebate
rebateable
rebel
rebellion
rebellious
rebelliously
rebelliousness

Word Origin & Etymology

Borrowed via Old French from the Latin 'rebellio' (a renewal of war or revolt), derived from 'rebellare' (to wage war again), combining 're-' (again or against) and 'bellum' (war).

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Historical frequency of usage in published text.

180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Rebellion. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/rebellion
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