revolution
intermediateB2/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
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
Antonyms
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.
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💡 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.