mutiny — an open rebellion against the proper authorities, especially by soldiers or sailors against their officers
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: an open rebellion against the proper authorities, especially by soldiers or sailors against their officers
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈmjuːtəni/
Example Sentences
- The pirate crew's mutiny started when the captain ate all the chocolate cookies.
- The famous Bounty mutiny occurred in 1789 in the Pacific Ocean.
- Office workers threatened to mutiny if the coffee machine wasn't fixed by noon.
mutiny
NOUN[/ˈmjuːtəni/]
an open rebellion against the proper authorities, especially by soldiers or sailors against their officers
a group of angry sailors surrounds their captain with crossed arms and defiant expressions. The sailors point accusingly at the captain while shouting demands for change. The captain steps backward with a shocked and worried face as he realizes he's lost control. His officer's hat sits crooked on his head showing his authority being challenged. Other crew members watch nervously from the ship's rigging and doorways. an open rebellion against the proper authorities by sailors against their officer
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🌳Etymology
Origin
From 16th-century French 'mutiner' meaning 'to revolt.' Originally derived from 'meute' (a pack of hounds), suggesting the image of a pack of dogs collectively turning against their master.
Breakdown
mutin- (from French 'meute' meaning pack/group) + -y (noun suffix forming abstract concepts)
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📝Examples
“The pirate crew's mutiny started when the captain ate all the chocolate cookies.”
“The famous Bounty mutiny occurred in 1789 in the Pacific Ocean.”
“Office workers threatened to mutiny if the coffee machine wasn't fixed by noon.”
“The general was court-martialed for his role in the failed mutiny.”
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