Rebelyon (en. Rebellion)

re-be-lyon

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
noun
An activity aiming to fight against or defy an existing authority or government.
The rebellion in the country led to significant changes in the government.
Ang rebelyon sa bansa ay nagresulta sa malaking pagbabago sa pamahalaan.
Defiance or uprising against rules or agreements.
Their rebellion inspired other groups to fight against discrimination.
Ang kanilang rebelyon ay nagbigay inspirasyon sa iba pang mga grupo na labanan ang diskriminasyon.
A form of uprising often resulting in violence or chaos.
The rebellion caused chaos in the city streets.
Ang rebelyon ay nagdulot ng kaguluhan sa mga kalye ng lungsod.

Etymology

from the word 'rebel' originating from the Latin 'rebellio'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

rebellion against the government
Defiance or uprising against existing laws or governance system.
rebelyon laban sa pamahalaan
showed rebellion
Expressed uprising or defiance.
nagpakita ng rebelyon

Related Words

rebel
A person who tries to fight against authority or the existing system.
rebelde
revolution
A widespread change in government or society, often driven by rebellion.
revolusyon

Slang Meanings

A dead weight in society
The youth nowadays seem like a dead weight in society with their actions.
Ang mga kabataan ngayong panahon, parang bangkay sa lipunan sa kanilang mga ginagawa.
Blown up
He's at a point in his life where he's blown up due to all the problems.
Nasa punto na siya ng buhay niya na sumabog na sa lahat ng mga problema.
Grudge
The people's grudge against the government started the rebellion.
Ang sama ng loob ng mga tao sa gobyerno kaya nag-umpisa ang rebellion.
Riot
They went to the streets to create a riot and express their feelings.
Pumunta sila sa kalsada para gumawa ng riot at ipakita ang kanilang saloobin.