ALL meanings of cultural revolution
cul·tur·al rev·o·lu·tion
C c - 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