Etymology

Vaccine Revolt

Today it means: A period of civil disorder that occurred from 10 to 16 November 1904, in the city of Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, in response to government officials entering homes to administer smallpox vaccines by force. Full definition →

Portuguese Revolta da Vacina
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  1. Portuguese · calque ofRevolta da Vacina
  2. English todayVaccine Revolt

Calque of Portuguese Revolta da Vacina.

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