American English
/ˌɹɛ.vəˈlu.ʃn̩/
4 syllables · Stress the third syllable.
A major change in a country's government and political system, usually made through force or mass protest.
Practice out loudA major change in a country's government and political system, usually made through force or mass protest.
The revolution ended the king's rule.
Many people joined the revolution against the military government.
political revolution · violent revolution · start a revolution · lead a revolution
a revolution against + noun
a revolution in + country
A very big and important change in the way people live, work, or think.
The internet caused a revolution in communication.
Electric cars could bring about a revolution in transportation.
technological revolution · digital revolution · revolution in medicine · revolution in education
a revolution in + field
bring about a revolution in + field
One complete movement around a fixed point or axis.
The Earth makes one revolution around the Sun each year.
The motor makes 3,000 revolutions per minute.
full revolution · one revolution per minute · revolutions per minute
one revolution around + noun
make + number + revolutions
The period when machines and factories greatly changed production, beginning in Britain in the 18th century.
The Industrial Revolution changed life in many cities.