mutiny

Meanings

• noun

  An act of revolt or rebellion, especially against the authority of a government.

  - "The sailors staged a mutiny against their captain."
  - "The mutiny on the Bounty is a famous example of maritime rebellion."

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Pronunciation

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with mutiny
routine , mute , cute , scute , mutein

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Variants

List of all variants of mutiny that leads to same result
mutinies , mutiny , mutinied , mutinying

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Etymology

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From the mid 16th century, from the Latin mutinare, meaning 'to riot, revolt, or rebel'.

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Trivia

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1. The term 'mutiny' is often used interchangeably with 'rebellion' or 'insurrection', but technically, mutiny refers specifically to a rebellion by the crew of a ship.

2. The Mutiny on the Bounty, one of the most famous mutinies in history, took place in 1789.

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Related Concepts

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1. rebellion: A violent or armed resistance to authority or control.

2. coup: A sudden, violent seizure and exercise of power.

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Culture

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Mutiny has been a significant theme in literature, particularly in maritime novels such as 'Moby Dick' and 'Treasure Island'. It has also been depicted in art and music, such as in H.M. Bateman's cartoons and the song 'The Ballad of John Axon'.

How to Memorize "mutiny"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a group of sailors refusing to follow orders and taking control of their ship.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word with the idea of rebellion or revolution.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Remember the word as 'M-U-T-I-N-Y' stands for 'Mutiny Under The Influence of No Yielding'.

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