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Topic: History

revanche

IPA: /rɪˈvænʃ/

KK: /rɪˈvænʃ/

noun

Definition: A policy or action taken by a group or nation to regain lost territory or status, often as a form of revenge or retaliation.

Example: The country adopted a revanche strategy to reclaim its former territories.

revanchism

IPA: /rɪˈvænʧɪzəm/

KK: /rɪˈvænʧɪzəm/

noun

Definition: A political policy aimed at recovering lost land or territory, often after a conflict or war.

Example: The country's revanchism was evident in its demands for the return of the territories it had lost in the previous war.

revanchist

IPA: /rɪˈvænʧɪst/

KK: /rɪˈvænʧɪst/

adjective

Definition: Relating to a policy that seeks to regain lost territory or status, often through revenge or retaliation.

Example: The country's revanchist policies aimed to reclaim the land it had lost in the previous war.

noun

Definition: A person who supports a political policy aimed at recovering lost territory or status, often after a defeat or loss.

Example: The revanchist movement gained momentum after the war, as many sought to reclaim their former lands.

revenant

IPA: /ˈrɛvənənt/

KK: /ˈrɛvənənt/

noun

Definition: A person who comes back after being away for a long time, especially after death.

Example: In the story, the revenant returned to seek revenge on those who wronged him.

revisionism

IPA: /rɪˈvɪʒənɪzəm/

KK: /rɪˈvɪʒənɪzəm/

noun

Definition: The act of changing or revising accepted beliefs, theories, or historical events, often to present a different perspective or justification.

Example: The historian's work was criticized for its revisionism, as it altered the commonly accepted narrative of the events.

revisionist

IPA: /rɪˈvɪʒənɪst/

KK: /rɪˈvɪʒənɪst/

adjective

Definition: Relating to the practice of revising or changing established beliefs or historical interpretations.

Example: The historian took a revisionist approach to the events of the past, challenging the traditional narratives.

noun

Definition: A person who supports changes or reinterpretations of established ideas, especially in history or politics.

Example: The revisionist argued that the events of the past should be viewed from a different perspective.

revival

IPA: /rɪˈvaɪvəl/

KK: /rɪˈvaɪvəl/

noun

Definition: A noun that refers to the act of bringing something back to life, popularity, or use after a period of decline or inactivity.

Example: The revival of the old theater brought back many classic performances.

revolt

IPA: /rɪˈvoʊlt/

KK: /rɪˈvoʊlt/

intransitive verb

Definition: To rise up against authority or control, often in a violent way; to rebel or refuse to accept something.

Example: The citizens decided to revolt against the oppressive government.

noun

Definition: A situation where a group of people rise up against authority or government, often through protest or rebellion.

Example: The citizens organized a revolt against the oppressive regime.

transitive verb

Definition: To cause someone to feel disgust or strong disapproval.

Example: The unfair treatment of the workers revolted many people in the community.

revolution

IPA: /ˌrɛvəˈluːʃən/

KK: /ˌrɛvəˈluːʃən/

noun

Definition: A significant change or movement, often involving a complete turn or cycle, especially in a political or social context.

Example: The revolution led to major changes in the government and society.

revolutionary

IPA: /ˌrɛvəˈluːʃənəri/

KK: /ˌrɛvəˈluːʃənɛri/

adjective

Definition: Describing something that causes or supports a major change in society or politics, often in a dramatic way.

Example: The new technology was considered revolutionary because it changed the way we communicate.

noun

Definition: A person who supports or participates in a significant change or overthrow of a government or social system, often through radical means.

Example: The revolutionary fought for the rights of the oppressed and sought to change the political landscape.

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