mutineer

[ myoot-n-eer ]

noun

1. a person who mutinies.

mutineer

/ ˌmjuːtɪˈnɪə /

noun

1. a person who mutinies

Word History and Origins

Origin of mutineer¹

1600–10; < Middle French mutinier, equivalent to mutin mutiny, mutinous ( meut ( e ) mutiny < Vulgar Latin *movita, feminine of *movitus, variant of Latin mōtus, past participle of movēre to move + -in -ine ¹ ) + -ier -ier ²; -eer

Example Sentences

Eight Republican mutineers ousted McCarthy thanks to the votes of all 208 Democrats present that October day; 210 Republicans voted to retain him.

From Los Angeles Times

The mutineers sail to the British colony of Bahamas and are freed.

From Literature

He and fellow mutineers were tortured, and only two survived — including Cândido.

From Seattle Times

Why not take a page from the eight McCarthy mutineers, who allied with Democrats to oust him?

From Los Angeles Times

McCarthy sold his soul for his dream job, and to the very mutineers now seeking to sink him.

From Los Angeles Times

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