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

  • (..) We need to unite these people out there that have been doing nothing but killing each other in an arena for years. We have to have a lightning rod. They'll follow her. She's the face of the revolution. Let her see it. Let her go home. Send her. I can't believe you're going through with this. (..)
    2014 The Hunger Games: Mockingjay - Part 1
  • (..) - You left Peeta in that arena to die. - Katniss, there are so many... Peeta was the one who was supposed to live. Miss Everdeen. This revolution is about everyone. It's about all of us. And we need a voice. Then you should've saved Peeta. Maybe you should have rescued the boy instead. (..)
    2014 The Hunger Games: Mockingjay - Part 1