mutiny


Definition: Meaning of, mutiny in English to English dictionary.

Pronunciation: / ˈmjuːtɪni /

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mutiny mutinies
[uncountable and countable]
  1. when soldiers, SAILOR s, etc refuse to obey the person who is in charge of them, and try to take control for themselves
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mutiny used in phrases

  • Indian Mutiny (noun)
    1. notably the siege at Lucknow discontent with British administration in India led to numerous mutinies in 1857 and 1858; the revolt was put down after several battles and sieges
  • Indian Mutiny, the
    1. violent action taken by Indian soldiers in 1857 against their British officers, which led to an attempt by the people of north and central India to take back power from the British. The mutiny failed, and the British established control again in 1858.
  • Mutiny on the Bounty, The
  • Sepoy Mutiny (noun)
    1. notably the siege at Lucknow discontent with British administration in India led to numerous mutinies in 1857 and 1858; the revolt was put down after several battles and sieges
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