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A rebellion is an armed resistance to an established government. Those who participate in rebellions are rebels.
Other words for a rebellion include: revolt, uprising, insurrection, and insurgency. Some of these words, especially rebellion and revolt, often have a pejorative connotation while uprising or insurrection are preferred by rebels (insurgents, freedom fighters) themselves. Compare: mutiny, revolution.
For example, the Boxer rebellion was an uprising against Western commercial and political influence in China during the final years of the 19th century.
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