Rahutuse

Rahutuse is an Estonian noun meaning unrest, turmoil, disturbance, or uproar. It is used to describe episodes that disrupt public order or social life, including protests, demonstrations, strikes, or other forms of collective action that create tension within a society. The term can apply to both short-lived incidents and broader periods of instability.

In grammar, rahutuse is the genitive form of rahutus. It belongs to a family of Estonian nouns formed with the suffix -tus that express a state or condition. The plural form is rahutused, and it appears in phrases such as rahutuse puhkemine (the outbreak of unrest) or rahutuse mõju (the impact of unrest).

Context and nuance: rahutuse does not inherently specify violence; the presence or absence of violence depends on the modifiers and context. In historical writing, it may describe uprisings or civil unrest during periods of political change, while in contemporary journalism it can refer to any notable disruption arising from public discontent.

See also: unrest, protests, riots, civil disorder.