De revolutie
Example: De revolutie veranderde de politieke situatie in het land snel.
Definition
"De revolutie" refers to a significant and rapid change in political power or organizational structures, often involving the overthrow of a government or social order. It describes a sudden transformation that dramatically alters the political situation of a country.
Etymology
The word "de revolutie" originates from the Latin word 'revolutio', meaning 'a turn around' or 'a revolution.' It entered Dutch through French, where 'révolution' was used to describe major political and social upheavals, notably the French Revolution. Did you know? The term originally implied a complete cycle or rotation, but evolved to signify radical change.
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"De revolutie" appears in the Vocaplus list "Dutch - History - (B1) - set 1", containing 102 commonly used words.
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