"prerevolution" meaning in English

See prerevolution in All languages combined, or Wiktionary

Adjective

Etymology: pre- + revolution Etymology templates: {{prefix|en|pre|revolution}} pre- + revolution Head templates: {{en-adj|-}} prerevolution (not comparable)
  1. Occurring before a period of revolution. Tags: not-comparable Synonyms: prerevolutionary
    Sense id: en-prerevolution-en-adj-6NFH0xUh Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header, English terms prefixed with pre-

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