revolution

[US]/ˌrevəˈluːʃn/
[UK]/ˌrevəˈluːʃn/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

n. a thorough change or transformation; a significant shift; rotation; operation, or motion around a central point.

Phrases & Collocations

political revolution

industrial revolution

social revolution

cultural revolution

technological revolution

chinese revolution

democratic revolution

french revolution

green revolution

american revolution

october revolution

scientific revolution

russian revolution

agrarian revolution

period of revolution

complete revolution

glorious revolution

computer revolution

sexual revolution

body of revolution

Example Sentences

The Industrial Revolution brought about significant changes in society.

The digital revolution has transformed the way we communicate.

She was a key figure in the revolution for women's rights.

The revolution in technology has made life more convenient.

The political revolution led to the overthrow of the oppressive regime.

The cultural revolution in the 1960s challenged traditional norms.

The revolution in medicine has saved countless lives.

The revolution in renewable energy is crucial for combating climate change.

The revolution of the Earth around the Sun causes seasons.

The revolutionaries fought for freedom and equality.

Real-world Examples

Humans, who are limited by slow biological revolution, couldn't compete, and would be superseded.

Source: BBC Listening December 2014 Collection

It's time for the next industrial revolution.

Source: TED Talks (Video Version) Bilingual Selection

It takes 30 minutes to complete one revolution.

Source: Vacation Travel City Guide (Video Version)

Meanwhile, there's no scientific revolution anywhere else.

Source: TED Talks (Audio Version) April 2014 Collection

Imagine what would happen if we started a revolution.

Source: Big Think Super Thoughts

Men who sparked a revolution that forever changed America.

Source: Legend of American Business Tycoons

One of the few heirlooms that survived the revolution.

Source: English little tyrant

It can't be four revolutions, it's got to be seven. Seven? !

Source: The Big Bang Theory Season 10

It led to the start of the American Revolution.

Source: This month VOA Special English

People call it the scientific revolution.

Source: Science in 60 Seconds Listening Collection September 2014

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