The revolution
Example: The revolution changed the country's government in 1917.
Definition
"The revolution" refers to a significant and often rapid change in political power or organizational structures, typically involving the overthrow of a government or social order. It usually marks a dramatic shift in the way a country or society is governed or operates.
Etymology
The phrase "the revolution" comes from the Latin word 'revolutio,' meaning a turnaround or a complete cycle. Originally used in astronomy to describe the orbit of planets, it evolved to describe political upheavals as these events represented a fundamental turning point or 'revolution' in society.
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"The revolution" appears in the Vocaplus list "English - History - (B1) - set 1", containing 204 commonly used words.
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