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The definition of a revolution is the movement of one object around a center or another object, a forceful overthrow of a government by the people or any sudden or grand change.

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An example of revolution is movement of the earth around the sun.
An example of revolution is the war fought between the colonial people and Great Britain.
An example of revolution is the introduction of the automobile into society.

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noun

1. the movement of an orbiting celestial object, as a star or planet, completely around another object
2. apparent movement of the sun and stars around the earth
3. the time taken for a body to go around an orbit and return to its original position
1. a turning or spinning motion of a body, shaft, etc. around a center or axis; rotation
2. one complete turn of such a rotating body, shaft, etc.
a complete cycle of events: the revolution of the seasons
a complete or radical change of any kind: a revolution in modern physics
overthrow of a government, form of government, or social system by those governed and usually by forceful means, with another government or system taking its place: the American Revolution (1775), the French Revolution (1789), the Chinese Revolution (1911), the Russian Revolution (1917)

Origin: ME revolucion < OFr < LL revolutio < L revolutus, pp. of revolvere: see revolve

See revolution in American Heritage Dictionary 4

noun

a. Orbital motion about a point, especially as distinguished from axial rotation: the planetary revolution about the sun.
b. A turning or rotational motion about an axis.
c. A single complete cycle of such orbital or axial motion.
The overthrow of one government and its replacement with another.
A sudden or momentous change in a situation: the revolution in computer technology.
Geology A time of major crustal deformation, when folds and faults are formed.

Origin:

Origin: Middle English revolucioun

Origin: , from Old French revolution

Origin: , from Late Latin revolūtiō, revolūtiōn-

Origin: , from Latin revolūtus

Origin: , past participle of revolvere, to turn over; see revolve

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