uprising

[uhp-rahy-zing, uhp-rahy-zing]

noun

1. an insurrection or revolt.

   Synonyms: rebellion

2. an act of rising rise up.

3. an ascent or acclivity.

uprising

/ ˈʌpˌraɪzɪŋ, ʌpˈraɪzɪŋ /

noun

1. a revolt or rebellion

2. archaic,  an ascent

Word History and Origins

Origin of uprising¹

Middle English word dating back to 1200–50; up-, rising

Example Sentences

Madagascar has seen several popular uprisings since it gained independence in 1960 and has a long history of military rule.

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The UN peacekeeping force and French counter-terror forces deployed in 2013 in the wake of the uprising have left and the military government has hired Russian mercenaries instead.

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For many Bangladeshis, particularly the young people who led last year's uprising, ensuring basic freedoms will be a key test for the country's next government.

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The Darfur war began after the Arab-dominated government at the time armed the Janjaweed, in an attempt to suppress an uprising by rebels from black African ethnic groups.

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The uprising follows similar youth-led, large scale demonstrations this summer in Nepal, Indonesia, the Philippines and Madagascar.

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Related Words

• insurrection 
• mutiny 
• outbreak 
• rebellion 
• revolt 
• revolution 
• riot 
• upheaval