revolution
pronunciation
How to pronounce revolution in British English:
UK [ˌrevəˈluːʃn]
How to pronounce revolution in American English:
US [ˌrevəˈluːʃn]
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- Noun:
- a drastic and far-reaching change in ways of thinking and behaving
- the overthrow of a government by those who are governed
- a single complete turn (axial or orbital)
Word Origin
- revolution (n.)
- late 14c., originally of celestial bodies, from Old French revolucion "course, revolution (of celestial bodies)" (13c.), or directly from Late Latin revolutionem (nominative revolutio) "a revolving," noun of action from past participle stem of Latin revolvere "turn, roll back" (see revolve). General sense of "instance of great change in affairs" is recorded from mid-15c. Political meaning "overthrow of an established political system" first recorded c. 1600, derived from French, and was especially applied to the expulsion of the Stuart dynasty under James II in 1688 and transfer of sovereignty to William and Mary.
Example
- 1. Today there 's a revolution in brazil .
- 2. Soros 's radar for revolution is the second key to his investing style .
- 3. Meanwhile , in libya 's revolution , radicalism is showing a reasonable face .
- 4. Earth 's rotation and keep the revolution , while the crust is constantly changing internal .
- 5. The digital revolution follows this pattern .