CultureAugust 23, 2026

prerevolutionary

PREE-rev-uh-LOO-shuh-ner-ee

Definition

Relating to the period of time immediately preceding a revolution, specifically in the context of Russian history before the 1917 revolution.

Etymology

The word is formed by the prefix 'pre-', meaning 'before,' added to the word 'revolutionary.' It reflects the standard English pattern of denoting a time period relative to a significant political upheaval.

In the news

The word describes the cultural climate in Russia prior to the revolution, where radicalism and terrorism became normalized as aspirational career paths for some. This context helps highlight the author's concern regarding parallels between historical Russian extremism and modern societal trends.

Learning from the Russian Revolution

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