Uprising (noun)

1. A rebellion or revolt against an established government or authority.
2. A sudden and organized action taken by a group to resist or overthrow an authority.

Origin:

The word "uprising" is derived from the word "rise" which means "to stand up" and the prefix "up" which means "toward a higher position".

Examples:

1. The popular uprising led to the overthrow of the dictator.
2. The government put down the uprising with force.
3. The prison uprising was quickly quelled by the guards.
4. The civil uprising was sparked by economic grievances.
5. The student uprising was a result of political dissatisfaction.