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Introduction

rev⋅o⋅lu⋅tion

[rev-uh-loo-shuhn] Show IPA Pronunciation
–noun
1. an overthrow or repudiation and the thorough replacement of an established government or political system by the people governed.
2. Sociology. a radical and pervasive change in society and the social structure, esp. one made suddenly and often accompanied by violence. Compare social evolution.
Origin:
1350–1400; ME revolucion < LL revolûtiôn- (s. of revolûtiô), equiv. to revolût(us) (see revolute ) + -iôn- -ion
 

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