cultural revolution
cul·tur·al rev·o·lu·tion
C c Transcription
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- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
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- [kuhl-cher-uh l rev-uh-loo-shuh n]
- /ˈkʌl tʃər əl ˌrɛv əˈlu ʃən/
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- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
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- [kuhl-cher-uh l rev-uh-loo-shuh n]
- /ˈkʌl tʃər əl ˌrɛv əˈlu ʃən/
Definitions of cultural revolution words
- noun cultural revolution (in China) a mass movement (1965–68), in which the youthful Red Guard played a prominent part. It was initiated by Mao Tse-tung to destroy the power of the bureaucrats and to revolutionize the attitudes and behaviour of the people 3
- noun cultural revolution a movement (1966-76) in the People's Republic of China initiated by Mao Tse-tung to strengthen his position and reduce elitism in social and cultural institutions: it resulted in social and economic chaos, political purges, etc. 3
- noun cultural revolution a radical sociopolitical movement in China c1966–71, led by Mao Zedong and characterized by military rule, terrorism, purges, restructuring of the educational system, etc. Compare Gang of Four, Red Guard. 1
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