Definitions of counterrevolution [ˈkaʊn tərˌrɛv əˈlu ʃən]

Translate counterrevolution to

Definition of 'counterrevolution'

Random House Webster's College Dictionary

1. (n.) counterrevolution
a revolution against a government recently established by a revolution.

2. counterrevolution
a political movement that resists revolutionary tendencies.

Etymology: (1785–95)

Definition of 'counterrevolution'

Princeton's WordNet

1. (noun) counterrevolution
a revolution whose aim is to reverse the changes introduced by a previous revolution

'counterrevolution' - Nearby Entries
counter reformation counter-revolutionist counter-sabotage counterreformation counterrevolution counterrevolutionary counterrevolutionist

Citation: Add this definition to your bibliography

MLA Chicago APA

"counterrevolution." Definitions.net. STANDS4 LLC, 2012. 16 February. 2012. http://www.definitions.net/definition/counterrevolution

Alternative search options for 'counterrevolution'

Search for Synonyms for 'counterrevolution'

Quotes containing the term 'counterrevolution'

Search for Phrases containing the term 'counterrevolution'

Search for Abbreviations containing the term 'counterrevolution'

Search for 'counterrevolution' on

What rhymes with 'counterrevolution'?

NEW:Search for Song lyrics containing the word 'counterrevolution'