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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

  • (..) than I'd have imagined. I have a gift for you, Evey... ...but before I give it to you, I'd like to ask you something. Would you dance with me? Now? On the eve of your revolution? A revolution without dancing is a revolution not worth having. I'd love to. , Chancellor, there is a contingency (..)
    2005 V for Vendetta