revolutionary
Pronunciation: [ˌrɛvəˈluːʃənɛri]
Word
Context: "change"
(adjective) when something brings a big change or a new way of doing things. If a new invention changes the world a lot, it's called revolutionary.
Example
The smartphone was a revolutionary invention that changed how we communicate.
Example
The old ways of farming were not revolutionary, as they hadn't changed in years.
Example
Can you think of any revolutionary ideas that changed society?
Context: "historical event"
(noun) a person who wants to bring major change or a big shift in the way things are done, often in a political or social context. A revolutionary fights for new ideas or a new government.
Example
Many revolutionary leaders fought for their country's freedom.
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He was not considered a revolutionary because he supported the old system.
Example
What makes someone a revolutionary in history?
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