noun

revolution

rev-uh-LOO-shun/ˌrevəˈluːʃn/

A fundamental overthrow of an established order.

The revolution sweeps away the monarchy and establishes a republic.

Citizens dismantle old ruler's statue in major political uprising.

Etymology

reLatinback, again

+volutLatinto roll

+ionLatinact or process

The pieces express rolling back or again. Originally describing circular motion, especially of celestial bodies, revolution extended to great changes in affairs and the overthrow of an established system.

In context

EcoGuard Ventures8:04

there is this revolution and a lot of people lost their jobs cooks used to work in in the big chateau in France and the bosses were decapitated or they fled away

History The French Food Revolution

More examples

Many citizens join the revolution to demand land reform.
The failed revolution leaves the old government in power.
Steam power sparks a revolution in manufacturing.

Forms

revolution · revolutions

revolutionary adjective — Bringing about radical change in established systems.

revolutionize verb — To change something completely and fundamentally.

Similar words

rebellion: Resists established authority without necessarily replacing the political system.
coup: Removes a government through a sudden seizure of power.
upheaval: Disrupts an established order without necessarily replacing it.