upheaval
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British pronunciation
/ʌphˈiːvə‍l/

Definitie en betekenis van "upheaval"in het Engels

01

omwenteling, onrust

a sudden and significant change or disruption, especially in relation to politics or social conditions
example
Voorbeelden
The sudden resignation of the president caused a major upheaval in the government.
Het plotselinge ontslag van de president veroorzaakte een grote ommekeer in de regering.
02

omwenteling, onrust

disturbance usually in protest
03

opheffing, verheffing

(geology) a rise of land to a higher elevation (as in the process of mountain building)
04

omwenteling, onrust

a violent disturbance
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