counterrevolution
coun·ter·rev·o·lu·tion
noun \-ˌre-və-ˈlü-shən\Definition of COUNTERREVOLUTION
1
: a revolution directed toward overthrowing a government or social system established by a previous revolution
2
: a movement to counteract revolutionary trends
— coun·ter·rev·o·lu·tion·ary \-shə-ˌner-ē\ adjective or noun
See Examples of COUNTERREVOLUTION
- The leader vowed to stop any attempt at counterrevolution.
- Soldiers loyal to the President led the counterrevolution.
First Known Use of COUNTERREVOLUTION
1793
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