noun

revolution

revolution, revolt, rotation, upheaval

The French Revolution changed history.

The French Revolution changed history.

The Earth completes one revolution around the sun.

The Earth completes one revolution around the sun.

The digital revolution transformed communication.

The digital revolution transformed communication.

a revolution in ((sth.)) a major change in something The internet caused a revolution in communication.

Synonyms: upheaval, transformation, rotation; Antonyms: stability, status quo

From Latin 'revolutio' (a turning around), from 're-' (back) + 'volvere' (to roll).

Think of a wheel 'revolving', which can mean a physical turn or a 'turn' of events in society.

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