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Definition of Cultural revolution
1. Noun. A radical reform in China initiated by Mao Zedong in 1965 and carried out largely by the Red Guard; intended to eliminate counterrevolutionary elements in the government it resulted in purges of the intellectuals and socioeconomic chaos.
Exact synonyms: Great Proletarian Cultural Revolution
Generic synonyms: Revolution
Geographical relationships: Cathay, China, Communist China, Mainland China, People's Republic Of China, Prc, Red China
Generic synonyms: Revolution
Geographical relationships: Cathay, China, Communist China, Mainland China, People's Republic Of China, Prc, Red China
Definition of Cultural revolution
1. Proper noun. an abbreviation for the Great Proletarian Cultural Revolution of the People’s Republic of China ¹
2. Proper noun. an abbreviation for Iran's Cultural Revolution of 1980-1987 ¹
3. Proper noun. any reform movement in which a national government aims to radically change its country's political, social, economical and cultural values. ¹
¹ Source: wiktionary.com