revolution
When people fight to remove the government and start a new one.
A sudden, often violent, attempt by a group to end the rule of one government and establish a new one.
When something goes all the way around another thing or point.
The act of moving in a complete circle around a central point or object.
A big and fast change in how things are done or thought about.
A dramatic and wide-reaching change in conditions, attitudes, or operation, especially in ideas, methods, or technology.
- Base: revolution
- Plural: revolution, revolutions
cultural revolution
1Major change in culture and values
When many things about how people live, think, and act change quickly in a society.
- The 1960s saw a cultural revolution in music and fashion.
- Social media has led to a cultural revolution among young people.
digital revolution
1Shift to digital technology era
The big change from using paper and old machines to using computers and digital technology for everything.
- The digital revolution has transformed how we communicate.
- Online shopping is part of the digital revolution.
spark a revolution
1Cause a major change to begin
To make something happen that starts a big political or social change.
- His speech helped spark a revolution in public opinion.
- High food prices sparked a revolution in the capital.
industrial revolution
1Period of major industrialization
A time in history when machines and factories became common, starting in the 1700s.
- The Industrial Revolution began in Britain and changed the world economy.
- The Industrial Revolution began in Britain in the 18th century.
- Many people moved to cities during the Industrial Revolution.
- Steam power was central to the Industrial Revolution.