American Revolution

/əˌmɛrəkən ˈrɛvəˌluʃən/
/əˈmɛrɪkən rɛvəˈluʃən/
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Definitions of American Revolution
  1. noun
    the revolution of the American Colonies against Great Britain; 1775-1783
    synonyms: American Revolutionary War, American War of Independence, War of American Independence
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    revolution
    the overthrow of a government by those who are governed
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