REVOLUTION


Meaning of REVOLUTION in English

(~s)

Frequency: The word is one of the 3000 most common words in English.

1.

A ~ is a successful attempt by a large group of people to change the political system of their country by force.

The period since the ~ has been one of political turmoil.

N-COUNT

2.

A ~ in a particular area of human activity is an important change in that area.

The nineteenth century witnessed a ~ in ship design and propulsion.

N-COUNT: with supp

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