De revolutionair
Example: De revolutionair leidde de opstand tegen de oude regering.
Definition
"De revolutionair" refers to a person who actively participates in or leads a revolution, often striving to overthrow an existing government or social order in favor of radical change. It emphasizes involvement in significant political or social upheaval.
Etymology
The term "de revolutionair" comes from the Dutch word for 'the revolutionary.' It is derived from the Latin 'revolutio,' meaning a turn around or a complete change. Did you know that the idea of revolution originally meant a circular movement, reflecting the return or transformation of power?
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"De revolutionair" appears in the Vocaplus list "Dutch - History - (B2) - set 1", containing 105 commonly used words.
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