insurrections
[/ˌɪn.səˈrek.ʃənz/]
nounpl: insurrections
insurreições
1. Violent uprisings or rebellions against an established authority or government
The country experienced several insurrections throughout its colonial history.
O país experimentou várias insurreições ao longo de sua história colonial.
2. Acts of resistance or defiance against a ruling power or system
The insurrections were quickly suppressed by military forces.
As insurreições foram rapidamente suprimidas pelas forças militares.
In Brazilian and Portuguese contexts, 'insurreições' is primarily used in historical, political, and academic discussions. The word gained significant contemporary usage following the January 6, 2021 Capitol riots in the USA, which prompted renewed discussion of insurrection terminology in bilingual media outlets. In Portugal and Brazil, historical insurrections are often studied in relation to colonial independence movements and internal political struggles.
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