Revolution
/ˌrɛvəˈluːʃən/noun
A sudden, radical, or complete change, often in a political context.
Did you know?In astrology, revolutions refer to the cyclical nature of celestial movements, symbolizing transformation and rebirth in our lives.
Etymological Timeline
Proto-Indo-European
PIE
*re- + *volvĕre
“to roll back or turn over”
Latin
Latin
revolutio
“a rolling back, return, or overthrow”
Old French
Old French
revolution
“a return or a turning back, especially in a political sense”
14th Century
Middle English
revolucioun
“a turn or change in circumstances, particularly in governance”
Modern English
English
revolution
“a sweeping change, particularly in political or social structures”