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Definition of rioter

rioter

/ˈɹaɪ.ət.ɚ/
ri · ot · er
Adverb:riotously
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Plural:rioters
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Adjective:riotous
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• noun

1

A person who takes part in a violent public disturbance or uprising against authority.

Example

"The local authorities worked to restore order after a group of rioters damaged several storefronts downtown."

2

A person who engages in wild, noisy, or unrestrained revelry (archaic).

Example

"In medieval morality tales, the tavern was often depicted as a gathering place for drunken rioters and gamblers."

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• Rhymes for rioter

• Nearby Words

rioja
rioni
riot
rioter
riotous
riotously
rip

Word Origin & Etymology

First recorded in the late 14th century, formed from the Middle English verb 'rioten' (to engage in revelry or public disorder, from Old French 'rioter', meaning 'to quarrel or dispute') combined with the agentive suffix '-er'.

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