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Definition uprising in American English

uprising noun

[countable] noun
/ˈʌpˌraɪzɪŋ/
1

a political situation in which a large group of people opposes and tries to defeat the government or a ruler

Example

an armed uprising against the monarchy

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Definition uprising in American English