The transition
Example: The transition from monarchy to democracy reshaped the nation's future.
Definition
"The transition" in history refers to the process of changing from one political, social, or economic system to another, such as the shift from monarchy to democracy. It signifies a period of significant transformation that reshapes a nation's structure and future.
Etymology
The phrase "the transition" comes from the Latin word 'transitio,' meaning 'a going across' or 'passage.' It has been adopted into English to describe the act or process of changing from one state or condition to another, especially in historical contexts.
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"The transition" appears in the Vocaplus list "English - History - (C1) - set 1", containing 198 commonly used words.
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