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uprising

 

[ ˈʌpˌraɪzɪŋ ]

Noun / Verb
Context #1 | Noun

political

An uprising is a situation in which a group of people join together in order to fight against their government or rulers, often using violence.

Synonyms

insurrection, rebellion, revolt

Examples of usage

  • The citizens staged an uprising against the oppressive regime.
  • The uprising led to widespread chaos and violence in the streets.
Context #2 | Noun

social

An uprising can also refer to a sudden and usually violent effort by a group of people to change the political situation in their country.

Synonyms

coup, mutiny, upheaval

Examples of usage

  • The uprising of the working class led to significant changes in the government.
  • The students organized an uprising to demand educational reforms.
Context #3 | Verb

general

To uprising means to rebel or take part in a revolt against an authority or government.

Synonyms

protest, rebel, revolt

Examples of usage

  • The people uprising against the corrupt leadership.
  • The soldiers uprising against their commanding officer.

Translations

Translations of the word "uprising" in other languages:

🇵🇹 levante

🇮🇳 विद्रोह

🇩🇪 Aufstand

🇮🇩 pemberontakan

🇺🇦 повстання

🇵🇱 powstanie

🇯🇵 反乱 (hanran)

🇫🇷 soulèvement

🇪🇸 levantamiento

🇹🇷 ayaklanma

🇰🇷 봉기 (bong-gi)

🇸🇦 انتفاضة

🇨🇿 povstání

🇸🇰 povstanie

🇨🇳 起义 (qǐyì)

🇸🇮 upor

🇮🇸 uppreisn

🇰🇿 көтеріліс

🇬🇪 ამბოხება (ambokheba)

🇦🇿 üsyan

🇲🇽 levantamiento

Etymology

The word 'uprising' originated in the late 16th century from the verb 'rise' combined with the prefix 'up-', indicating an upward movement or direction. Over time, it evolved to denote a rebellion or revolt against established authority. The concept of uprisings has been a recurring theme throughout history, with various movements and revolutions shaping the course of nations.

Word Frequency Rank

Ranked #12,217, this word falls into high-advanced vocabulary. It appears less frequently but is valuable for expressing precise meanings in specific contexts.