noun
- acts of resistance or rebellion by a group of people against an authority or government
Usage: plural form of uprising
Examples
- The history book documented several uprisings against colonial rule.
- Popular uprisings swept across the region during the spring.
- The government struggled to contain the widespread uprisings.
- These uprisings were sparked by economic hardship and political oppression.
- Students organized peaceful uprisings to demand educational reforms.
- The uprisings ultimately led to significant political changes.