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mutiny
An open rebellion by a group against their superiors or the existing authority, especially by soldiers or sailors against their officers.
Wegen der schlechten Verpflegung kam es auf dem Schiff zu einer Meuterei der Besatzung.
Because of the poor food, there was a mutiny by the crew on the ship.
The noun 'die Meuterei' (mutiny) belongs to the verb 'meutern' (to mutiny). When a group starts a mutiny, it 'meutert' (mutinies).
Die Matrosen meuterten, weil sie monatelang keinen Lohn erhalten hatten.
The sailors mutinied because they had not received any pay for months.
A mutiny is often described with certain verbs. You can 'anzetteln' (instigate/start) a mutiny, 'niederschlagen' (suppress/put down) it, or it 'bricht aus' (breaks out).
Der Kapitän versuchte, die drohende Meuterei zu verhindern.
The captain tried to prevent the impending mutiny.
The word 'Meuterei' (mutiny) is historically strongly associated with seafaring. People often think of stories about sailors rebelling against their captain on a ship.
Die Geschichte der „Meuterei auf der Bounty“ ist weltberühmt.
The story of the 'Mutiny on the Bounty' is world-famous.
uprising / fuss
'der Aufstand' and 'die Meuterei' both describe an open rebellion against an authority. 'Aufstand' is broader and is especially suitable when many people are fighting against a government, an occupying power, or a political system. 'Meuterei' is narrower: the word is used above all when soldiers or sailors turn against their superiors. Learners may confuse the words because both refer to resistance. As a practical rule: for the people and politics, 'Aufstand' usually fits; for a group within the military or on a ship, 'Meuterei' is more likely to fit.
Auf dem Schiff begann eine Meuterei, weil die Mannschaft dem Kapitän nicht mehr folgen wollte.
A mutiny began on the ship because the crew no longer wanted to follow the captain.
Nach der Wahl kam es in mehreren Städten zu einem Aufstand gegen die Regierung.
After the election, there was an uprising against the government in several cities.