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rebel
A person who actively, and often violently, rises up against an existing government, authority, or order. The word is a rarer variant of 'Rebell' (rebel).
Die Truppen der Regierung kämpften gegen die Rebellen im Norden des Landes.
The government troops fought against the rebels in the north of the country.
rebel
A person who deliberately opposes social norms, conventions, or expectations and acts nonconformistically.
Mit seinem unkonventionellen Lebensstil galt er in seiner Jugend als kleiner Rebel.
With his unconventional lifestyle, he was considered a bit of a rebel in his youth.
The spelling 'Rebel' with one 'l' is very rare. The usual Standard German form of this word is 'der Rebell' with double l.
In alten Texten findet man manchmal die Schreibweise „Rebel“.
In old texts, you sometimes find the spelling 'Rebel.'
The noun 'der Rebel' (rebel) belongs to the word family of the verb 'rebellieren' (to rebel). Someone who rebels is a 'Rebell' (or 'Rebel').
Die Jugend rebelliert oft gegen die Regeln der Erwachsenen.
Young people often rebel against the rules of adults.
You can recognize the meaning from the context. If it is about politics, war, or an uprising against a government, the first meaning is intended. If it is about behavior, fashion, or personal decisions, the second, figurative meaning is intended.
Die Armee nahm den Anführer der Rebeln gefangen.
The army captured the leader of the rebels.
In the figurative meaning, the phrase 'ein kleiner Rebel sein' (to be a bit of a rebel) is often used. The adjective 'klein' (small) softens the meaning and describes someone who breaks norms in a harmless way.
Mit ihren bunten Haaren war sie in dem kleinen Dorf ein kleiner Rebel.
With her colorful hair, she was a bit of a rebel in the small village.
