Meaning of COUNTERREVOLUTION
Pronunciation: | | 'kawntur`revu'looshun
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| Definition: | | [n] a revolution whose aim is to reverse the changes introduced by a previous revolution |
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| See Also: | | revolution | |
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| Related Terms: | | backfire, bloodless revolution, bouleversement, breakdown, breakup, cataclysm, catastrophe, clean slate, clean sweep, comeback, computer revolution, convulsion, counterattack, counterblast, counterblow, counterfire, counterinsurgency, countermeasure, counterstep, counterstroke, debacle, defense, overthrow, overturn, palace revolution, radical change, retort, revolt, revolution, revolutionary war, revulsion, spasm, striking alteration, subversion, sweeping change, tabula rasa, technological revolution, total change, transilience, upset, violent change |
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