IPA: /rɪˈbɛldəm/
KK: /rɪˈbɛldəm/
The state or condition of being a rebel, or a group of rebels considered together.
The rebeldom in the region made it difficult for the government to maintain control.
Rebeldom is formed from "rebel" (from Latin "rebellis", meaning to revolt or rebel) and "-dom" (a suffix meaning state or condition). The word refers to the state or condition of being a rebel or in rebellion.
Think of the word 'rebel' which means to revolt, and the suffix '-dom' indicating a state. This helps you remember that 'rebeldom' refers to the state of being in rebellion.