Mutiny
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ˈmju.tə.ni/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Mutiny is a noun meaning An organized rebellion against a legally constituted authority, especially by seamen against their officers.
Meaning
An organized rebellion against a legally constituted authority, especially by seamen against their officers.
More Meanings
- Violent commotion; tumult; strife.
- (intransitive) To commit a mutiny.
Example Sentences
Raise a mutiny betwixt yourselves.
In every mutiny against the discipline of the college, he was the ringleader.
The crew of the Bounty mutinied because of the harsh discipline of Captain Bligh.
In the long run, the High Seas Fleet would rarely emerge looking for a fleet action, and, indeed, would be withdrawn if it seemed that the Grand Fleet was out. In 1918, when faced with an order to sail against the British, who had now been augmented by the Sixth Battle Squadron, made up of American warships, the sailors of the High Seas Fleet mutinied instead.
Word Forms
- mutinies
- mutinying
- mutinied
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include revolt, rebellion, rebel, insurgent, insurgency, rebellious.
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