revolution

Meaning

A forcible overthrow of a government or social order, in favor of a new system.

a dramatic and wide-reaching change in conditions, attitudes, or operation; a forcible overthrow of a government or social order

a forcible overthrow of a government or social order in favor of a new system

Example Sentences

The story is set during the French Revolution.

The industrial revolution changed the way people lived and worked.

The revolution changed the political landscape forever.

Synonyms

uprising, revolt, rebellion, coup, insurrection, overthrow, upheaval, transformation

Entry 1

uprising, revolt, rebellion, coup, insurrection, overthrow

Entry 2

upheaval, transformation, rebellion, revolt

Entry 3

rebellion, uprising, revolt, insurrection

Antonyms

stability, peace, order, status quo, continuity, conservation, tradition

Entry 1

stability, peace, order, status quo, continuity

Entry 2

stability, conservation, tradition

Entry 3

peace, stability

Collocations

industrial revolution, political revolution, scientific revolution, social revolution, revolution in, revolution against, cultural revolution

Entry 2

industrial revolution, political revolution, scientific revolution

Entry 3

social revolution, revolution in, revolution against, cultural revolution