revolution
Translation
revolution, upheaval, transformation, rotation
Examples
The French Revolution changed society.
The French Revolution changed society.
The digital revolution has transformed our lives.
The digital revolution has transformed our lives.
The Earth makes one revolution around the sun.
The Earth makes one revolution around the sun.
Grammar Patterns
((a revolution in sth.)) a great and often sudden change in a situation or technology. The digital revolution has transformed our lives.
((a revolution against sb./sth.)) an attempt to change a government by force. The people started a revolution against the king.
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Etymology
From Latin 're-' (again, back) + 'volvere' (to roll, turn). It signifies a complete turn, whether of a planet or a government.
Memory Tips
Think of something 'revolving' or turning completely around. This can be a planet, a wheel, or a political system.