insurrections

Meanings

• noun

  A violent rebellion against an authority or government.

  - "The insurrection in Syria has resulted in thousands of deaths."
  - "The insurrection against the British rule in India lasted for several years."

• noun

  A sudden and violent uprising against an established and authorized power.

  - "The insurrection in Boston led to the Boston Tea Party."
  - "The insurrection in Egypt toppled the government and led to the Arab Spring."

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Synonyms

insurgency , mutiny , rebellion , revolt , rising , uprising

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with insurrections
recessions , cessations , accessions

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Variants

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insurrection , insurrectional , insurrectionaries , insurrectionary , insurrectionist , insurrectionists , insurrections

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Forms

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insurgencies, insurrectionary

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Etymology

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From the Latin word 'insurrectio', meaning 'a rising up, a rebellion'.

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Trivia

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1. The Boston Tea Party was actually not an insurrection, but rather a political protest.

2. The longest recorded insurrection in history took place in India between 1857 and 1859, lasting for over two years.

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Related Concepts

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1. Revolution: A fundamental change in power or organizational structures from within a system, usually resulting from an insurrection.

2. Civil War: A war between different factions of a single nation or people, often resulting from an insurrection.

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Culture

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Insurrections have been a significant part of human history, from the Roman Gladiator Rebellion to the Haitian Revolution. They have been depicted in various forms of art, literature, and music, including the play 'Julius Caesar' and the Bob Marley song 'Redemption Song'.

How to Memorize "insurrections"

1. visualize
   

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2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'insurrection' with the idea of a rebellion or uprising against an established power.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'Insurgents Rise Up' to remember the meaning of the word.

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