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/ˈɹɛbəl/ · re·bel
noun
  1. A person who resists an established authority, often violently. The rebel leader rallied his followers to fight against the oppressive government.
  2. A person from the Confederate States of America. The rebel soldier fought bravely in the American Civil War.
Did you know? The term 'rebel' has been used to describe various groups throughout history, including the Rebel Alliance in the Star Wars franchise, a fictional organization fighting against the Galactic Empire.
Written by Lexi Wordsworth, Dictionary Editor 0 lookups Added Jul 15, 2026