"Boxer Rebellion" meaning in English

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Proper name

Etymology: From Boxer + rebellion. Boxer refers to 義和拳/义和拳 (Yìhéquán, literally “Righteous and Harmonious Fists”), the martial arts practiced by the rebels. Etymology templates: {{compound|en|Boxer|rebellion}} Boxer + rebellion Head templates: {{en-proper noun|head=Boxer Rebellion}} Boxer Rebellion
  1. A violent anti-foreign and anti-Christian uprising which took place in China towards the end of the Qing dynasty between 1899 and 1901. Wikipedia link: Boxer Rebellion Categories (topical): Historical events, History of China, Wars Translations (violent anti-foreign and anti-Christian uprising in China between 1899 and 1901): 義和團運動 (Chinese Mandarin), 义和团运动 (Yìhétuán Yùndòng) (Chinese Mandarin), bokszerlázadás (Hungarian), phong trào Nghĩa Hoà Đoàn (Vietnamese), khởi nghĩa Nghĩa Hoà Đoàn (Vietnamese)
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