Opstandig

Opstandig is a Dutch adjective meaning rebellious or related to an uprising. It is used to describe people, groups, or attitudes that challenge authority or the established order. The term derives from opstaan (to rise) and the suffix -dig, producing meanings such as inclined to rise up or resisting control. Both opstandig and the variant opstandige are used to describe something or someone as rebellious, with opstandige commonly heard when referring to a person or group.

In historical and political contexts, opstandig often appears in phrases like een opstand of opstandelingen, referring to an uprising or the participants in such an action. In everyday language, it can describe a stubborn or confrontational attitude, for example a opstandige houding within a group or movement. Synonyms include verzet, rebellie, and opstootheid, though nuances differ: verzet emphasizes resistance, while rebellie highlights a more organized or ideologically driven challenge.

As a word, opstandig may also occur as a title or label in Dutch-language culture, sometimes used for works of fiction, music, or organizations. However, there is no single widely recognized subject known internationally by the exact name Opstandig; its use is primarily generic and descriptive rather than identifying a specific, well-documented entity. If a particular work, group, or context named Opstandig is intended, additional context would help specify the reference.