munity

[myoo-ni-tee]

munity Definition

a rebellion against authority, especially by soldiers or sailors against their officers.

Using munity: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "munity" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

• Example

  The captain was able to prevent a mutiny among the crew.

• Example

  The soldiers staged a munity against their commanding officer.

• Example

  The history of naval mutinies is long and varied.

munity Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for munity

• rebellion
• revolt
• insurrection
• mutiny
• uprising

Phrases with munity

• commit mutiny

  to engage in a rebellion against authority

  Example

  The soldiers were court-martialed for committing mutiny.

• quell a mutiny

  to suppress or put an end to a rebellion

  Example

  The captain was able to quell the mutiny before it got out of hand.

• incite mutiny

  to encourage or provoke others to rebel against authority

  Example

  The agitator was arrested for inciting mutiny among the sailors.

Origins of munity

from Latin 'mutinare', meaning 'to revolt'

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Summary: munity in Brief

'Munity' [myoo-ni-tee] refers to a rebellion against authority, particularly by soldiers or sailors against their officers. It is synonymous with 'mutiny' and can be used in phrases like 'commit mutiny' and 'quell a mutiny.'