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counter revolution

counter revolution is the alternative form of counterrevolution.

Meaning of counterrevolution

Noun

counterrevolution (countable and uncountable, plural counterrevolutions)

  1. A revolution aiming to reverse the political or social changes instigated by a previous revolution.
    • The military leaders behind the original coup were executed in the aftermath of the counterrevolution.
  2. in Tycoon, to undo a revolution, setting the card hierarchy back to normal.
    Antonyms:
    revolution

Forms of counter revolution

pluralcounter revolutions

Questions about counter revolution

What is counter revolution the alternative form of?
Counter revolution is the alternative form of counterrevolution.

Words near counter revolution in the dictionary

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