rebel

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rebel /ˈrɛ bəl/ ?

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(n) `Johnny' was applied as a nickname for Confederate soldiers by the Federal soldiers in the American Civil War; `greyback' derived from their grey Confederate uniforms
(n) a person who takes part in an armed rebellion against the constituted authority (especially in the hope of improving conditions)
(n) someone who exhibits great independence in thought and action
(v) take part in a rebellion; renounce a former allegiance
(v) break with established customs

In the bizarre, rebellion-plagued history of the Congo since independence, Pierre Mulele authored one of the bloodier chapters.
So making rebel music in some sense means attacking the pillars of your Nike-clad audience's own comfort.
For months the bush telegraph of Brunei had flashed the warning that deep inside the Delaware-size oil-rich British protectorate on the north coast of Borneo, a secret rebel army.

Kid Rock called Williams, "My rockin' rebel father Bocephus," before saying: "Does anybody realize how hard it is to get Bocephus out of the house? I don't think you understand this. The party has just begun."
on Jun 9, 2010 By: Kid Rock Source: Washington Post
"We welcome this as a positive step, but it is an announcement that came late," Erdogan said Friday in Istanbul. "The PKK camps must be eradicated and the rebel leaders must be extradited. That would satisfy Turkey."
on Oct 19, 2007 By: Recep Tayyip Erdogan Source: USA Today
"After long talks last night and this morning, we tried very hard to keep Jevan as an Ole Miss Rebel for one more year," said Ole Miss head coach Houston Nutt. "We want to thank Jevan for his outstanding play as our quarterback the last two...
on Jan 7, 2010 By: Houston Nutt Source: TSN