`Johnny' was applied as a nickname for Confederate soldiers by the Federal soldiers in the American Civil War; `greyback' derived from their grey Confederate uniforms.
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A person who takes part in an armed rebellion against the constituted authority (especially in the hope of improving conditions)
Take part in a rebellion; renounce a former allegiance.
Someone who exhibits great independence in thought and action.
Другие значения термина "rebel" 1 A rebel group fighting for regional autonomy claimed responsibility, local media reported.
2 U.N. officials say a hasty pullout could encourage rebel violence against civilians.
3 However, talks between Bamako and rebel groups with political demands have stalled.
4 He added that government forces had been bombing rebel positions for months.
5 Ambassador to Chad helped resolve the situation, following a failed rebel attack.
6 However, the leader of one Turkey-backed rebel group gave a rival account.
7 They feel weak, so they support Gaddafi, said the young rebel fighter.
8 But the country's rebel opposition has yet to respond to the offer.
9 The U.N. Security Council on Thursday said it condemned the rebel advance.
10 Paris in 2006 defended Bozize's government from a rebel advance using airstrikes.
11 The struggle of the rebel army in the hills had died down.
12 Oil prices rose on news the refinery was partly in rebel hands.
13 Our aircraft returned safely, rebel military spokesman Rasiah Ilanthiraiyan said by telephone.
14 But will information suppliers rebel against the status quo at some point?
15 Several of Myanmar's own rebel groups are also based in the area.
16 But that cooperation disappeared as rebel groups splintered, often along tribal lines.
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