nounpl: uprisings (already plural)
levantamentos
1. Plural of uprising; instances of rebellion, resistance, or violent action against an authority or government
The uprisings across the country were sparked by economic inequality.
Os levantamentos em todo o país foram desencadeados pela desigualdade econômica.
2. Acts of revolt or insurrection by groups of people against established power
Historical uprisings have shaped the course of many nations.
Levantamentos históricos moldaram o curso de muitas nações.
3. Sudden or spontaneous movements of protest or resistance among populations
The Arab Spring witnessed numerous uprisings demanding democratic reforms.
A Primavera Árabe testemunhou numerosos levantamentos exigindo reformas democráticas.
The term 'uprisings' holds significant cultural weight in both Brazilian and American contexts, referencing historical events like the 1964 Brazilian military coup resistance movements and various American civil rights uprisings. In contemporary usage, it often appears in discussions of social justice and political movements, particularly in media coverage of global protests and revolutions.
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