/ Dictionary / Index R rebellion: Meaning and Definition of Find definitions for: re•bel•lion Pronunciation: (ri-bel'yun), [key] — n. open, organized, and armed resistance to one's government or ruler. resistance to or defiance of any authority, control, or tradition. the act of rebelling. Random House Unabridged Dictionary, Copyright © 1997, by Random House, Inc., on Infoplease. See also: rebellion (Thesaurus) rebeldom rebellious Related Content Daily Word Quiz: panacea Analogy of the Day: Today’s Analogy Spelling Bee: Today’s Spelling Bee Frequently Misspelled Words Frequently Mispronounced Words Easily Confused Words Writing & Language