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Revolution
01
the fundamental change of power, government, etc. in a country by people, particularly involving violence
Grammatical Information
Animacy status
Inanimate
Plural form
revolutions
Examples
The revolution led to the overthrow of the monarchy and the establishment of a republic.
02
the orbital movement of a planet, moon, or satellite around another body
Examples
Earth 's revolution around the sun takes approximately 365.25 days.
03
a profound transformation in societal norms, beliefs, or systems
Examples
The digital revolution reshaped how people communicate and work.
04
one full rotation around an axis or in a circular path
Examples
The wheel makes one revolution every five seconds.
Lexical Tree
revolutionism
revolutionist
revolutionize
revolution
revolve
