Wave of revolutions
Example: The wave of revolutions in 1848 changed Europe dramatically.
Definition
"Wave of revolutions" refers to a series of widespread and often interconnected uprisings or revolutionary movements occurring within a relatively short period, significantly impacting political and social structures across multiple regions or countries.
Etymology
The phrase "wave of revolutions" combines 'wave,' originally meaning a moving ridge of water, metaphorically used since the 19th century to describe a surge or spread of events, with 'revolutions,' derived from Latin 'revolutio,' meaning a turn around, referring to radical political or social change. Together, the phrase vividly captures the idea of revolutionary movements spreading like waves across societies.
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"Wave of revolutions" appears in the Vocaplus list "English - History - (C1) - set 1", containing 198 commonly used words.
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