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revolution

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/ˌrɛvəˈluːʃən/ · rev-o-lu-tion

A fundamental change in political power or organizational structures that takes place in a relatively short period of time.

Meanings

nounformal

A fundamental change in political power or organizational structures that takes place in a relatively short period of time.

سیاسی طاقت یا تنظیماتی ڈھانچے میں بنیادی تبدیلی جو ایک نسبتاً مختصر وقت میں واقع ہوتی ہے۔

انقلاب

inqilaab

Formal: انقلاب

Synonyms

overthrowuprisingrebellionسرنگونیاٹھانبغاوت

Antonyms

stagnationstatus quocontinuityخموشیموجودہ صورتحالاستمرار

Common Collocations

  • social revolution
  • industrial revolution
  • political revolution

Example Sentences

The French Revolution marked a significant turning point in history.

فرانسیسی انقلاب نے تاریخ میں ایک اہم موڑ کا نشان لگایا۔

Faransi inqilaab ne tareekh mein aik aham mod ka nishaan lagaya.

Many revolutions have been fought for freedom and equality.

بہت سے انقلابات آزادی اور برابری کے لئے لڑے گئے ہیں۔

Bohat se inqalabaat azaadi aur barabari ke liye lade gaye hain.

The industrial revolution transformed economies and societies.

صنعتی انقلاب نے معیشتوں اور معاشروں کو تبدیل کر دیا۔

Sanaati inqilaab ne maeshatoon aur muasharoon ko tabdeel kar diya.

Easily Confused With

evocation:Evocation refers to the act of bringing something to mind, while revolution refers to a dramatic change or overthrow.

Word Family

revolve
verbگھمانا
revolutionary
adjectiveانقلابی

See Also

💡 Memory Tip

Think of a revolution as a circle turning back to its starting point, symbolizing change.

Imagine a globe spinning on its axis, representing the concept of revolution.

✍️ Urdu Poetry

اک انقلاب کا خواب دیکھا ہے ہم نے، کتنے حوصلے کی بات ہے جینے کی۔

Ik inqilaab ka khwab dekha hai hum ne, Kitne hoslay ki baat hai jeene ki.

We have dreamed of a revolution, How courageous it is to talk of living.

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🗣️ Urdu Proverb

پرانا پیوند لگا کر نئی چادر چڑھانا

Purana pewand laga kar nai chadar charhana

To cover old patches with a new fabric.

📖 Etymology

Origin: Latin "revolutio" — a rolling back

First known use: 15th century

The term revolution originates from the Latin word 'revolutio', meaning 'a rolling back', and has been used in various contexts to denote significant changes.