rebel — a person who resists or fights against authority, control, or tradition
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: a person who resists or fights against authority, control, or tradition
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈrebəl/
Korean meaning: 권위나 통제, 전통에 저항하거나 맞서 싸우는 사람, 반역자
Korean pronunciation: 레-벨 (강세: 레)
Example Sentences
- My cat is a rebel who sleeps on my laptop keyboard every time I try to work.
- The rebels fought bravely for their freedom.
- She decided to rebel against her parents' plan by studying art instead of medicine.
rebel
NOUN//ˈrebəl//
a person who resists or fights against authority, control, or tradition

a determined teenage student with crossed arms stands firmly in front of a strict teacher who is pointing toward the principal's office. The student shakes their head defiantly while other students gather around to watch the confrontation. The teacher's face shows frustration as the student refuses to follow the directive to go to detention. Behind them, other students whisper and point, some showing admiration for the student's bold stance. The student's confident posture contrasts sharply with the teacher's authoritative gesture. a person who resists or fights against authority, control, or tradition
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The rebel rises above the devil's level!
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Origin
From Old French 'rebelle', derived from Latin 'rebellis', meaning 'one who rebels' or 'stubborn'. The Latin root combines 're-' (again) and 'bellum' (war), literally meaning 'to wage war again'.
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“My cat is a rebel who sleeps on my laptop keyboard every time I try to work.”
“The rebels fought bravely for their freedom.”
“She decided to rebel against her parents' plan by studying art instead of medicine.”
“The office rebel brought a inflatable flamingo to the boring meeting.”
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