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How do you spell Rebellion?

Correct spelling

rebellion

Two L's. REBELL + ION.

Why is rebellion spelled this way?

From Latin rebellio, a renewed war. RE (again) + BELLUM (war). A rebellion is war renewed — subjects rising against authority, conflict reignited from below.

Common misspellings of rebellion

rebelionrebillionrebllionrebelien

Example

The rebellion was quickly suppressed.

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