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rebellion in Malay

pemberontakan

/ɹɪˈbɛl.i.ən/

rebellion in Malay: pemberontakan. In English, rebellion means armed resistance to an established government or ruler.

Malay words for rebellion

armed resistance
pemberontakan

English meaning of rebellion

  1. noun Armed resistance to an established government or ruler.
  2. noun Defiance of authority or control; the act of rebelling.
  3. noun An organized, forceful subversion of the law of the land in an attempt to replace it with another form of government.

Full definition of rebellion

rebellion in a sentence

  • The government is doing its best to stop rebellion in the country.
  • Having a tattoo was Mathilda's personal rebellion against her parents.
  • The army general led a successful rebellion and became president of the country.

Synonyms of rebellion

rebellion in other languages

Questions about rebellion in Malay

What is the meaning of rebellion in Malay?
Rebellion in Malay is pemberontakan.
Apakah maksud rebellion dalam bahasa Melayu?
Rebellion: pemberontakan.
What does rebellion mean in English?
Rebellion means armed resistance to an established government or ruler.

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