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noun
- 1. an open rebellion against the proper authorities, especially by soldiers or sailors against their officers: "a mutiny by those manning the weapons could trigger a global war"
verb
- 1. refuse to obey the orders of a person in authority: "thousands of the soldiers mutinied over the non-payment of wages"
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MUTINY definition: 1. an occasion when a group of people, especially soldiers or sailors, refuses to obey orders…. Learn more.
Learn the meaning of mutiny as a noun and a verb, with synonyms, examples, and word history. Mutiny is a form of rebellion or insubordination against authority, especially in the military or naval context.
Mutiny is a revolt among a group of people to oppose or change their superiors or orders. Learn about the different types of mutiny, the famous cases in history, and the legal consequences in the UK and other countries.
an occasion when a group of people, especially soldiers or sailors, refuses to obey orders and/or attempts to take control from people in authority: Conditions on the ship were often very bad, and crews were on the point of mutiny. There were rumors of mutiny among the troops. Soldiers crushed mutinies in three jails.
Mutiny definition: revolt or rebellion against constituted authority, especially by sailors against their officers.. See examples of MUTINY used in a sentence.
Mutiny, any overt act of defiance or attack upon military authority by two or more persons subject to such authority. Mutiny should be distinguished from revolt or rebellion, which involve a more widespread defiance and which generally have a political objective.
Definition of mutiny noun in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.
