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revolution
revolution S3 W2 AC /ˌrevəˈluːʃən/ noun
 Word Family: noun: revolution, revolutionary; verb: revolutionize; adjective: revolutionary
 Date: 1300-1400
 Language: Old French
 Origin: Latin revolutio, from revolvere; revolve
1. [countable] a complete change in ways of thinking, methods of working etc
    revolution in
    In the last ten years there has been a revolution in education.
    social/cultural/sexual etc revolution
    the biggest social revolution we have had in this country
    the sexual revolution of the 1960sIndustrial Revolution
2. [uncountable and countable] a time when people change a ruler or political system by using force or violence ⇨ revolt, rebellion:
    the French Revolution of 1789
    The role of women has changed since the revolution.
    The country seems to be heading towards revolution.counter-revolution
3.
  a. [uncountable and countable] a circular movement around something ⇨ revolve
    revolution around
    the planets’ revolution around the sun
  b. [countable] one complete circular spinning movement, made by something such as a wheel attached to a central point ⇨ revolve:
    a speed of 100 revolutions per minute
     
THESAURUS
    revolt/rebellion/uprising an attempt by a large group of people at revolution: a popular uprising (=involving ordinary people, not the army)
    coup /kuː/ an occasion when a group of people, especially soldiers, suddenly take control of a country: a military coup