Uprising
ˈʌpraɪzɪŋ
Definitions
2 meaningsA rebellion; a revolt against authority.
ˈʌpraɪzɪŋ
An act of rebellion or revolt.
The people launched an uprising against the corrupt regime.
💡 Simply: Imagine a bunch of people getting really, really mad and deciding to fight back against someone in charge. That's an uprising!
👶 For kids: When a group of people get together to fight against something they don't like.
More Examples
The army quickly quelled the uprising, restoring order.
The news reported a growing uprising in the capital city.
How It's Used
"The government feared an uprising among the dissatisfied population."
"The Polish uprising of 1863 was brutally suppressed."
"The uprising was fueled by years of economic hardship and political repression."
The act of rising up.
ˈʌpraɪzɪŋ
The uprising of the curtain signaled the start of the play.
💡 Simply: Like when someone gets up from sitting down or when the sun comes up. It can also mean getting something to rise.
👶 For kids: The act of something going up or getting up.
More Examples
We watched the slow uprising of the balloons.
The sudden uprising of the water level concerned the researchers.
How It's Used
"The uprising of the sun signaled the start of a new day."
"There was a sudden uprising of dust when the wind blew through."
Synonyms & Antonyms
From Middle English *uprysinge*, equivalent to up + rising. The meaning evolved from a general 'rising up' to a specific political or social rebellion.
The term gained prominence in the context of political upheavals throughout history, particularly during the French Revolution and the various uprisings against colonial powers.
Memory tip
Imagine a hand 'rising' up in protest.
Word Origin
"to get up, to rebel"