revolution
rev‧o‧lu‧tion S3 W2 AC /ˌrevəˈluːʃən/
noun1. [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 1960s ⇨ Industrial 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
▪ 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
rev‧o‧lu‧tion S3 W2 AC /ˌrevəˈluːʃən/
noun1. [countable] a complete change in ways of thinking, methods of working etcrevolution in
social/cultural/sexual etc revolution
2. [uncountable and countable] a time when people change a ruler or political system by using force or violence ⇨ revolt, rebellion:
3.
a. [uncountable and countable] a circular movement around something ⇨ revolve
revolution around
b. [countable] one complete circular spinning movement, made by something such as a wheel attached to a central point ⇨ revolve:
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