HyperDic: english_revolution

English > 1 sense of the expression English Revolution:
NOUNactEnglish Revolution, Glorious Revolution, Bloodless Revolutionthe revolution against James II
English > English Revolution: 1 sense > noun 1, act
MeaningThe revolution against James II; there was little armed resistance to William and Mary in England although battles were fought in Scotland and Ireland (1688-1689).
SynonymsGlorious Revolution, Bloodless Revolution
Instance ofrevolutionThe overthrow of a government by those who are governed

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