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revolution

noun
ˌrɛvəˈluːʃən

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

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