GLORIOUS REVOLUTION

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 I. (noun) 

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Meaning:

The 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)

Synonyms:

Bloodless Revolution; English Revolution; Glorious Revolution

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Nouns denoting acts or actions

Instance hypernyms:

revolution (the overthrow of a government by those who are governed)

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