Plural of uprising; sudden protests or rebellions where groups of people stand up against authority or unfair conditions.
From 'up' + 'rising,' literally meaning a rising up. Used since the 1500s to describe revolts and rebellions across history.
The Arab Spring in 2011 started with one person's protest and inspired uprisings across 20 countries within months—showing how modern social media can turn a single spark into a continental fire.
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