coun·ter·rev·o·lu·tion (koun t r-r v-l  shn)n. 1. A revolution whose aim is the deposition and reversal of a political or social system set up by a previous revolution. 2. A movement to oppose revolutionary tendencies and developments. coun ter·revo·lution·ary (-sh-nr ) adj. & n.coun ter·revo·lution·ist n. |
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| Noun | 1. | counterrevolution - a revolution whose aim is to reverse the changes introduced by a previous revolution revolution - the overthrow of a government by those who are governed |
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