REVOLUTION


Meaning of REVOLUTION in English

transcription, транскрипция: [ revəlu:ʃ(ə)n ]

( revolutions)

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

1.

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

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

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2.

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

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

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