counter-revolution

British  

/ ˌkaʊntəˌrɛvəˈluːʃən /

noun

1. a revolution opposed to a previous revolution and aimed at reversing its effects

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Other Word Forms

• counter-revolutionist noun

Example Sentences

“At best, you could say Oglethorpe was naive,” said Gerald Horne, a professor of history and African-American studies at the University of Houston and author of the book “The Counter-Revolution of 1776.”

From Seattle Times

Mussolini’s great-granddaughters, Orsola and Vittoria Mussolini, also were on hand Friday to open an exhibit titled “100 Years of History between Revolution and Counter-Revolution.”

From Washington Times

The consensus was summed up in the subtitle of one book, “The Counter-Revolution That Wasn’t.”

From New York Times

“The counter-revolution to the American Revolution is in full force,” Mr. Levin writes.

From Washington Times

“The counter-revolution to the American Revolution is in full force. And it can no longer be dismissed or ignored for it is devouring our society and culture, swirling around our everyday lives, and ubiquitous in our politics, schools, media, and entertainment,” the author writes.

From Washington Times