'revolt' originates from Latin, specifically the word 'revolvere,' where 're-' meant 'again' and 'volvere' meant 'to roll.'

'revolvere' transformed into the Old French word 'revolter,' and eventually became the modern English word 'revolt' through Middle English.

Initially, it meant 'to roll back or return,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'to rebel or rise up against authority.'