an overthrow or repudiation and the thorough replacement of an established government or political system by the people governed.

Sociology . a radical and pervasive change in society and the social structure, esp. one made suddenly and often accompanied by violence. Compare social evolution .

a sudden, complete or marked change in something

the present revolution in church architecture.

a procedure or course, as if in a circuit, back to a starting point.

a single turn of this kind.

Mechanics .

a turning round or rotating, as on an axis.

a moving in a circular or curving course, as about a central point.

a single cycle in such a course.

Astronomy .

(not in technical use) rotation ( def. 2 ) .

the orbiting of one heavenly body around another.

a single course of such movement.

a round or cycle of events in time or a recurring period of time.

Geology . a time of worldwide orogeny and mountain-building.

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stagnation , submission

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anarchy , bloodshed , cabal , coup , coup d’tat , crime , debacle , destruction , disorder , foment , golpe , guerrilla activity , innovation , insubordination , insurgency , metamorphosis , mutiny , outbreak , overthrow , overturn , plot , radical change , rebellion , reformation , reversal , revolt , rising , row , shake-up , shift , strife , strike , subversion , transformation , tumult , turbulence , turmoil , turnover , underground activity , unrest , upheaval , uprising , uproar , upset , violencenotes:rebellion is open resistance to a government or authority; revolution is a rebellion that succeeds in overthrowing the government and establishing a new one , circle , circumvolution , cycle , gyration , gyre , lap , orbit , pirouette , reel , revolve , revolving , roll , rotation , round , spin , swirl , turn , turning , twirl , wheel , whirlnotes:rebellion is open resistance to a government or authority; revolution is a rebellion that succeeds in overthrowing the government and establishing a new one , circuit , circulation , whirl , insurgence , insurrection , sedition , cataclysm , convulsion