Meaning
rebellion, revolt
- a rebellion, an insurrection, a revolt
In a sentence
La sua ribellione è iniziata a scuola.
His rebellion started at school.
Perché tutta questa ribellione contro le regole?
Why all this rebellion against the rules?
Non era una ribellione, voleva solo più spazio.
It wasn't a rebellion, he just wanted more space.
Word forms (2)
| Word | Word forms |
|---|---|
| ribellione | feminine · singular |
| ribellioni | feminine · plural |
Usage notes
- Use ribellione for broad social or political uprising; rivolta often suggests a more specific, concrete revolt or prison riot.
- Often followed by contro + noun: ribellione contro il governo. Less commonly takes a direct object.
- Common in historical, political, and figurative contexts; sounds more formal than casual protest words like protesta.