Meaning
rebel, rioter
- a person who takes part in an armed uprising, riot, or violent rebellion
In a sentence
I rivoltosi hanno occupato la piazza principale della città.
The rioters occupied the city's main square.
La polizia ha cercato di disperdere i rivoltosi senza usare la forza.
The police tried to disperse the rioters without using force.
Quanti rivoltosi sono stati arrestati durante gli scontri?
How many rebels were arrested during the clashes?
Word forms (2)
| Word | Word forms |
|---|---|
| rivoltoso | masculine · singular |
| rivoltosi | masculine · plural |
Usage notes
- Can also function as an adjective meaning 'rebellious' or 'rioting' (e.g., 'truppe rivoltose').