History
revolution
noun
Definition
A fundamental and far-reaching change in society, government, or conditions.
In a sentence
“The Industrial Revolution transformed patterns of work and urban life across Europe.”
Synonyms
uprisingtransformationoverhaul
Common collocations
- industrial revolution
- political revolution
- social revolution
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