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revolution

Definition

  • noun: the usually violent attempt by many people to end the rule of one government and start a new one
  • noun: the action by a celestial body of going round in an orbit or elliptical course
  • synonyms: fabianism, about-face, accommodation

Examples

  • The growth of the middle class forced a social 'revolution'. [=a major change in society]

  • the computer 'revolution' [=the changes created by the widespread use of computers]

  • The period of 'revolution' of the Earth around the Sun is equal to one year.

Movie clips

Movie quotes

  • (..) Finally, General Zod. Once trusted by this Council... ...charged with maintaining the defense of the planet Krypton itself. Chief Architect of this intended revolution and author of this insidious plot... ...to establish a new order amongst us... ...with himself as absolute ruler. (..)
    1978 Superman