counterrevolution

Definition of Counterrevolution in English :

1. counterrevolution

a revolution whose aim is to reverse the changes introduced by a previous revolution

WordNet Lexical Database for English. Princeton University. 2010.

Counterrevolution

noun

1.

a political movement or revolution against a government or social system set up by a previous revolution

2.

a movement to combat revolutionary tendencies

n.

1. A revolution whose aim is the deposition and reversal of a political or social system set up by a previous revolution.

2. A movement to oppose revolutionary tendencies and developments.