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Term: Prerevolutionary

Description:

Prerevolutionary refers to anything that existed or occurred before a revolution, particularly a political revolution. It can also pertain to a society, culture, or event that took place prior to a significant social or political upheaval.

Senses and Usages:

1. Adjective (pertaining to a time period before a revolution)

In this sense, prerevolutionary is used to describe something that belonged to the period before a revolution, such as a government, society, or historical event.

Example sentence: The prerevolutionary French monarchy faced increasing discontent and a wide wealth gap.

2. Adjective (pertaining to a society before a major political or social change)

This usage refers to something that happened or existed before a significant political, social, or cultural transformation.

Example sentence: The prerevolutionary customs and traditions of the indigenous tribes were drastically altered during the colonization period.

3. Adjective (in context of local usage)

In certain regions or local contexts, 'prerevolutionary' can also denote a time frame before a significant local event or upheaval.

Example sentence: The prerevolutionary era of the town was characterized by agricultural production and self-sufficiency.

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