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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.

.

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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This word is part of lesson 43.