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revolutionary

 

[ ˌrɛvəˈluʃ(ə)n(ə)ri ]

Adjective / Noun
Context #1 | Adjective

political change

relating to or characteristic of a revolution, typically involving or causing far-reaching change

Synonyms

innovative, pioneering, radical

Examples of usage

  • The revolutionary idea of democracy spread across the world.
  • She was part of a revolutionary movement aiming to overthrow the government.
Context #2 | Noun

person involved in revolution

a person who works for or engages in political revolution

Synonyms

activist, insurgent, rebel

Examples of usage

  • Many revolutionaries were imprisoned for their beliefs.
  • The revolutionary fought for equality and justice for all.

Translations

Translations of the word "revolutionary" in other languages:

🇵🇹 revolucionário

🇮🇳 क्रांतिकारी

🇩🇪 revolutionär

🇮🇩 revolusioner

🇺🇦 революційний

🇵🇱 rewolucyjny

🇯🇵 革命的 (kakumeiteki)

🇫🇷 révolutionnaire

🇪🇸 revolucionario

🇹🇷 devrimci

🇰🇷 혁명적인 (hyeongmyeongjeogin)

🇸🇦 ثوري (thawri)

🇨🇿 revoluční

🇸🇰 revolučný

🇨🇳 革命的 (gémìng de)

🇸🇮 revolucionaren

🇮🇸 byltingarkenndur

🇰🇿 революциялық (revolyutsiyalyq)

🇬🇪 რევოლუციონერი (revolutsioneri)

🇦🇿 inqilabi

🇲🇽 revolucionario

Etymology

The word 'revolutionary' dates back to the late 18th century, derived from the word 'revolution', which originated from Latin 'revolvere', meaning 'to turn around'. The term gained prominence during periods of political upheaval and change, such as the French and American Revolutions. Over time, 'revolutionary' has come to represent ideas, actions, or individuals that challenge the status quo and seek radical transformation.

See also: revolutionarily, revolutionism, revolutionize, revolutionizing.

Word Frequency Rank

Ranking #3,819, this word is part of upper-intermediate vocabulary. While not among the most basic terms, it appears often enough to be valuable for advanced communication.