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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
Abstract
Composition
Compound
Countable
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
