"revolter" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: revolters [plural]
Etymology: From revolt + -er. Etymology templates: {{suffix|en|revolt|er}} revolt + -er Head templates: {{en-noun}} revolter (plural revolters)
  1. Someone who revolts; a rebel or deserter Categories (topical): People

Inflected forms

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