The uprising
Example: The uprising lasted for three days in the city.
Definition
"The uprising" refers to a sudden, often violent, rebellion or revolt by a group of people against an authority or government. It typically involves collective action aimed at challenging or overthrowing established power, often driven by social, political, or economic grievances.
Etymology
The term "the uprising" combines 'up,' implying movement from a lower position, with 'rise,' meaning to get up or stand. Historically, 'uprising' originated in the late Middle Ages to describe acts of rebellion where people figuratively 'rose up' against rulers. Did you know that 'uprising' originally conveyed both physical and metaphorical ascent?
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"The uprising" appears in the Vocaplus list "English - History - (A2) - set 1", containing 210 commonly used words.
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