der Rebell, -en
rebel
Eine Person, die sich gegen Regeln, Macht oder Befehle stellt und nicht einfach gehorcht.
Definition & meaning
A Rebell is a person who rises in opposition or armed resistance against an established government or ruler. Beyond a strictly political context, the term is frequently used to describe someone who refuses to conform to social norms, conventions, or the expectations of authorities (such as parents, teachers, or institutions).
Grammar & Word origin
- Gender: Masculine (der Rebell). The plural form is "die Rebellen".
- Origin: The word is derived from the Latin "rebellis" (rebellious), which itself comes from "rebellare" (to rebel), a combination of "re-" (again) and "bellare" (to wage war).
Synonyms & antonyms
Synonyms:
- Aufständischer
- Widerstandskämpfer
- Rebellierender
- Querulant (in a more negative, complaining sense)
- Nonkonformist
Antonyms:
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Examples
Der Rebell kämpft für die Freiheit.noun
The rebel fights for freedom.
Ein Rebell erhebt sich gegen das Unrecht.noun
A rebel rises up against injustice.
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