revolutionism
|rev/o/lu/tion/ism|
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/ˌrɛvəˈluːʃənɪzəm/
advocacy for change
Etymology
Etymology Information
'revolutionism' originates from the word 'revolution,' which comes from Latin 'revolutio,' meaning 'a turn around.'
Historical Evolution
'revolutio' transformed into the Old French word 'revolucion,' and eventually became the modern English word 'revolution' with the suffix '-ism' added to denote a belief or ideology.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'a turning or change,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'advocacy for revolutionary change.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
the advocacy or support for revolutionary change or movements.
His writings were filled with revolutionism, calling for drastic changes in the government.
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