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A '''revolution''' is a drastic change that usually occurs relatively quickly. The word revolution means "a turn around." This may be a change in the ] or ] institutions over a relatively short period of time, or a major change in its ] or ]. Some revolutions are led by the majority of the populace of a nation, others by a small band of ], a so-called '''palace revolution''' only touches the ruling elite. Compare ]. A '''revolution''' is a drastic ] that usually occurs in a relatively short period of time. Variously defined revolutions have been happening throughout ]. They vary in terms of support for their participants (]), means employed by them, time, scope, ] and many other aspects. They may result in a ]-] in the ]-]s, or a major change in a ] or ].

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For other uses, see Revolution (disambiguation).

A revolution is a drastic change that usually occurs in a relatively short period of time. Variously defined revolutions have been happening throughout human history. They vary in terms of support for their participants (revolutionaries), means employed by them, time, scope, ideology and many other aspects. They may result in a socio-political change in the socio-political institutions, or a major change in a culture or economy.

The word revolution derives from Late Latin revolutio and means "a turn around."

George Washington was a leader in the American Revolution

Ethymology

The word derives from Late Latin revolutio "a revolving," from Latin revolvere "turn, roll back". It entered English, from Old French révolution, in 1390, originally only applied to celestial bodies. Only circa 1450 was it being used to mean " instance of great change in affairs"; the presently dominant political meaning is first recorded 1600, again following French, and was especially applied to the expulsion of the Stuart king James II of England in 1688 and transfer of sovereignty in Britain to William III and Mary.

Revolutionary as a noun is first attested 1850, from the adjective.

Study of revolutions

Revolutions have been studied by many social scientists, particularly sociologists, political scientists and historians. Among the leading scholars in that area is Theda Skocpol and Charles Tilly.

Political and socioeconomic revolutions

See list of revolutions and rebellions for a list of such revolutions.

Cultural, intellectual and philosophical revolutions

Technological revolutions

These usually lead to transformations in society, culture and philosophy.

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