anti-revolution

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Definitions of anti-revolution word

noun anti-revolution an overthrow or repudiation and the thorough replacement of an established government or political system by the people governed. 1
noun anti-revolution Sociology. a radical and pervasive change in society and the social structure, especially one made suddenly and often accompanied by violence. Compare social evolution. 1
noun anti-revolution a sudden, complete or marked change in something: the present revolution in church architecture. 1
noun anti-revolution a procedure or course, as if in a circuit, back to a starting point. 1
noun anti-revolution a single turn of this kind. 1
noun anti-revolution Mechanics. a turning round or rotating, as on an axis. a moving in a circular or curving course, as about a central point. a single cycle in such a course. 1

before 1350

One of the 20% oldest English words

1350-1400; Middle English revolucion < Late Latin revolūtiōn- (stem of revolūtiō), equivalent to revolūt(us) (see revolute) + -iōn- -ion

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A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 93% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.

Most Europeans know this English word. The frequency of it’s usage is somewhere between "mom" and "screwdriver".

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