pro-revolutionary
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/proʊˌrɛvəˈluːʃənəri/
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/prəʊˌrɛvəˈluːʃənəri/
for revolution
Etymology
'pro-revolutionary' originates from Modern English, combining the prefix 'pro-' (from Latin 'pro', meaning 'for' or 'in favor of') with 'revolutionary' (from Latin 'revolutio' via French/Latin), where 'pro-' meant 'for'.
'revolutionary' comes from Latin 'revolutio' (a turning back, revolution) via Old French/Middle English; the compound 'pro-revolutionary' developed in Modern English by combining 'pro-' with 'revolutionary' to specify support for revolution.
Initially the elements meant 'for' + 'turning back/major change'; over time the compound has come to mean specifically 'supporting or taking part in a revolution' rather than a literal 'for a turning back.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
a person who supports, advocates, or takes part in a revolution; a supporter of revolutionary change.
During the unrest he was identified as a pro-revolutionary and arrested.
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Adjective 1
favoring or supporting revolutionary change; aligned with revolutionary ideas or movements.
The committee took a pro-revolutionary stance in its platform.
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Last updated: 2025/11/20 00:39