The transition
Example: The transition from monarchy to democracy reshaped the nation's history.
Definition
"The transition" in a historical context refers to the process or period during which a significant change occurs from one state or condition to another, such as shifting from monarchy to democracy, often involving social, political, or economic transformation.
Etymology
The phrase "the transition" comes from the Latin word "transitio," meaning 'a going across or passing over.' It entered English in the late Middle Ages and has evolved to describe changes or shifts, especially in historical or political contexts, highlighting movement from one phase to another.
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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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