ribellione
rebellion
noun ree-bel-LYOH-neh Rare
Origin: From Latin rebellio, from re- + bellum ('war again').
Also means
revolt
Usage Note
Ribellione is feminine; its plural is ribellioni. It differs from rivolta (a spontaneous uprising) in implying a more sustained or principled rejection of authority. The related verb is ribellarsi ('to rebel'), a reflexive form.
Examples
"La ribellione dei giovani scosse il governo."
Natural Translation
The youth rebellion shook the government.
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