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inqilab

inqilab

9.9
A major political, social, or cultural change that affects many people
  • noun
  • Indian
translation icon : inqilab
  • The inqilab in 1979 changed the course of Iran's history.

Examples

  • The leader's speech inspired hope for a peaceful inqilab in the country.

  • The protesters demanded an inqilab to end years of corruption and injustice.

  • Many songs and poems from the region celebrate the spirit of inqilab.

  • Many people believe that an inqilab is necessary for real change.

  • The protesters demanded an inqilab to end years of corruption and injustice.

  • The leader's speech inspired hope for a peaceful inqilab in the country.

  • Many songs and poems from the region celebrate the spirit of inqilab.

Synonyms

revolution
vsinqilab
810 4.1

A sudden large change in a country's government or society, often when people rise against leaders

is identical in meaning and used as the general political change term
upheaval
vsinqilab
51 6.9

A sudden big change that causes confusion and problems

is used more for planned social or political overthrow than general disorder
insurgence
vsinqilab
  • Literature
1 8.7

An organized group fighting against the government, often using weapons

focuses more on wide societal change rather than armed revolt
upsurgence
vsinqilab
9.8

A sudden violent action by people against those in power

is broader covering major systemic changes beyond quick uprisings

How Radical

inqilab
  • Indian
9.9
insurrection
27 9.1
uprising
150 5.1
change
∞ 1.1

Surface Forms

inqilab singular
inqilabs plural

Etymology

The word inqilab comes from Arabic and the root q-l-b meaning 'to turn'. So an inqilab is a 'turning over' — a big change, often a political 'revolution'.