Transformer
Example: La révolution a transformé profondément la société française en 1789.
Definition
"Transformer" in history means to cause a significant or fundamental change in the structure, nature, or condition of a society, system, or institution. For example, it refers to how a revolution can deeply alter the social or political order.
Etymology
The word "transformer" comes from the Latin 'transformare,' where 'trans-' means 'across' or 'beyond,' and 'formare' means 'to form.' Did you know? The term originally related to changing shape or form but evolved to include broader changes in history and society.
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