B2nounhistorypolitics
US/ˌrev.əˈluː.ʃən.er.i/
UK/ˌrev.əˈluː.ʃən.ər.i/
a person who fights for or takes part in a political revolution
In context
The young revolutionary spent years in prison for his beliefs.
Many revolutionaries fought for freedom in the early twentieth century.
The statue honors a revolutionary who led the uprising.
Words that go with revolutionary
adjective + noun
- young revolutionaryThe young revolutionary gave a powerful speech.
- famous revolutionaryHe is a famous revolutionary in our history books.
- revolutionary heroHe is remembered as a revolutionary hero.
verb + noun
- become a revolutionaryShe became a revolutionary after seeing the poverty around her.
noun + noun
- revolutionary leaderThe revolutionary leader was loved by the people.
- revolutionary movementThe revolutionary movement spread across the country.
Common mistakes
Incorrect:
He is a revolution.Correct: He is a revolutionary.