uprise

Meanings

• Noun

  An increase or rise, especially of a large number of people in protest or resistance.

  - "The uprising against the government brought about significant change."
  - "The uprise of nationalism in Europe during the 19th century is well documented."

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with uprise
rises , surprises , dieses , spies

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Variants

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uprise , uprisen , upriser , uprisers , uprises , uprising , uprist , uprose

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Etymology

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The word 'uprise' comes from the Old English 'uprisan' meaning 'to rise up'.

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Trivia

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1. The term 'uprising' is also used in the context of animals, particularly birds, to describe their taking flight.

2. In the game of chess, a 'Rook's uprising' is a tactic where a rook is moved to an open file and supported by pawns.

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Related Concepts

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1. Revolution: A fundamental change in power or organizational structures, often brought about by an uprising.

2. Rebellion: An act of open resistance against an authority or government.

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Culture

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The term 'uprise' has been used extensively in literature and history, particularly in relation to political and social unrest. One notable example is the 'Hunger Games' trilogy by Suzanne Collins, where the term 'uprising' is used to describe the rebellion against the Capitol.

How to Memorize "uprise"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize a large crowd of people rising up and standing together in protest.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'uprise' with the image of a phoenix rising from the ashes.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Remember the word 'uprise' as 'Up' and 'Rise' - an 'Up'rising.

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