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