Main Entry: ¹reb·el

Pronunciation: \ˈre-bəl\

Function: adjective

Etymology: Middle English, from Anglo-French, from Latin rebellis, from re- + bellum war, from Old Latin duellum

Date: 14th century

1 a : opposing or taking arms against a government or ruler b : of or relating to rebels <the rebel camp>
2 : disobedient, rebellious