No. 2,308 in Dutch
revolutie
Revolutie: Revolution; a sudden, radical, or complete change, often in political or social systems.
In a sentence
De Franse Revolutie veranderde de loop van de geschiedenis.
The French Revolution changed the course of history.
In this sentence, 'revolutie' is used to refer to a specific historical and political event that signified a complete societal change.
De industriële revolutie bracht enorme technologische vooruitgang.
The industrial revolution brought enormous technological advancement.
Here, 'revolutie' is used to describe a profound and widespread transformation in industry and technology.
De opkomst van smartphones zorgde voor een revolutie in communicatie.
The rise of smartphones caused a revolution in communication.
In this instance, 'revolutie' is used metaphorically to signify a major and transformative shift in technology and daily life.
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