revolution — A forcible overthrow of a government or social order in favor of a new system
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: A forcible overthrow of a government or social order in favor of a new system
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˌrevəˈluːʃn/
Example Sentences
- My mom said cleaning my room was a revolution, but I think she meant 'revelation' when she found my hidden snacks.
- The American Revolution led to the independence of the thirteen colonies.
- Social media has caused a revolution in how people share information.
revolution
NOUN[/ˌrevəˈluːʃn/]
A forcible overthrow of a government or social order in favor of a new system
The revolution swept through the square as citizens raised their flags together.
Revolution finds its solution through evolution!
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🌳Etymology
Origin
From Latin 'revolutio' meaning 'a turning around' or 'rotation,' derived from 'revolvere' (re- meaning 'back' + volvere meaning 'to roll or turn'). The word was later applied to sudden, forcible changes in government and social systems.
Breakdown
re- (back, again) + volv- (roll, turn) + -tion (noun suffix) = revolution (a turning back or complete change)
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📝Examples
“My mom said cleaning my room was a revolution, but I think she meant 'revelation' when she found my hidden snacks.”
“The American Revolution led to the independence of the thirteen colonies.”
“Social media has caused a revolution in how people share information.”
“The invention of smartphones brought about a revolution in mobile communication.”
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