A revolting individual (5)

I believe the answer is:

rebel

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'individual' is the definition.
(rebel is a kind of individual)

I can't explain the rest of the clue.

(Other definitions for rebel that I've seen before include "Mutineer, one who defies authority" , "One rising in opposition" , "Eg, Cade or Hereward" , "One who won't comply" , "revolutionary" .)

I've seen this clue in The Globe and Mail.

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