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noun

en revolution

a revolution

En snabb och stor förändring i samhället, ofta då människor vill byta ledare eller system på ett kraftigt sätt.

Definition & meaning

Revolution means a revolution: a fundamental and often rapid change in a society, political system, or way of doing things. It can also refer to a major transformation in a field, such as technology.

Grammar & Word origin

  • An en-word: en revolution, revolutionen, revolutioner, revolutionerna.
  • Derived through French from Latin revolutio, meaning “a turning around.” It is not normally divided into smaller meaningful parts in modern Swedish.

Synonyms & antonyms

  • omvälvning — an upheaval or profound change; broader than revolution and not necessarily political.
  • uppror — an uprising or rebellion; it does not necessarily result in a fundamental change.
  • evolution — evolution or gradual development; often contrasted with the rapid change implied by revolution.

Common phrases & collocations

  • göra revolution — to make or carry out a revolution.
  • den industriella revolutionen — the Industrial Revolution.
  • digital revolution — digital revolution.

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Examples

Efter revolutionen fick landet en ny ledare.noun

After the revolution, the country got a new leader.

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