Associations to the word «Counterrevolution»

Wiktionary

COUNTERREVOLUTION, noun. A revolution aiming to reverse the political or social changes instigated by a previous revolution.

Dictionary definition

COUNTERREVOLUTION, noun. A revolution whose aim is to reverse the changes introduced by a previous revolution.

Wise words

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Oliver Wendell Holmes, Jr.