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Rose Revolution

Rose Revolution proper noun: a change of power in Georgia in November 2003, brought about by widespread protests over disputed parliamentary elections, culminating in the ousting of President Eduard Shevardnadze and the end of Soviet leadership.

Proper noun

the Rose Revolution

  1. (historical) A change of power in Georgia in November 2003, brought about by widespread protests over disputed parliamentary elections, culminating in the ousting of President Eduard Shevardnadze and the end of Soviet leadership.
    Synonyms:
    Revolution of Roses

Synonyms of Rose Revolution

  • Revolution of Roses

Origin of Rose Revolution

Named from the climactic moment when demonstrators carrying red roses stormed a parliamentary session.

Questions about Rose Revolution

What does Rose Revolution mean?
Rose Revolution means a change of power in Georgia in November 2003, brought about by widespread protests over disputed parliamentary elections, culminating in the ousting of President Eduard Shevardnadze and the end of Soviet leadership.
What part of speech is Rose Revolution?
Rose Revolution is a proper noun.

Words near Rose Revolution in the dictionary

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  2. rose quartzes
  3. rose rash
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  8. rose robin
  9. rose robins
  10. rose sage
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