Revolutionary: meaning, definitions and examples
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revolutionary
[ ˌrɛvəˈluʃ(ə)n(ə)ri ]
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.
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
Word origin
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.