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Definition & Meaning of "upheaval"in English

Upheaval
01

a sudden and significant change or disruption, especially in relation to politics or social conditions

Examples
Many migrants move to other countries to escape the upheaval in their homeland.
02

disturbance usually in protest

03

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

04

a violent disturbance

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