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feminine
/reβoluˈθjon/
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Translation
revolution
Word origin
From Latin revolutio ('a turning around'), from revolvere ('to roll back'), from re- plus volvere ('to roll').
- Origin
- Latin
- Root
- revolutio
- English cognates
- revolution, revolve, revolt
Grammar
Genderfeminine
Pluralrevoluciones
Examples
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The revolution changed the country forever.
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The internet brought about a revolution in communication.
Muchos .
Many workers fought in the revolution.
transformó Europa.
The industrial revolution transformed the whole of Europe.
¡ !
Long live the revolution!
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