WorldJuly 15, 2026

mutiny

/ˈmjuːtəni/

Definition

An open rebellion or revolt against constituted authority, typically by soldiers or sailors against their commanding officers.

Etymology

Derived from the obsolete verb 'mutine,' which comes from the Middle French 'mutin,' meaning rebellious. It entered English in the late 16th century to describe organized resistance among crew or troops.

In the news

The article uses the word to describe Yevgeniy Prigozhin's attempt to unseat Russia's military leadership, where his mercenary forces abandoned their posts to march on Moscow. This action represented a direct, violent challenge to the state's military command.

War in Ukraine | Global Conflict Tracker

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Council on Foreign Relations

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