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mutiny

Syllabification: (mu·ti·ny)
Pronunciation: /ˈmyo͞otn-ē/

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Definition of mutiny

noun (plural mutinies)

  • 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 mutiny at sea

verb (mutinies, mutinying, mutinied)

[no object]
  • refuse to obey the orders of a person in authority.

Origin:

mid 16th century: from obsolete mutine 'rebellion', from French mutin 'mutineer', based on Latin movere 'to move'

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