French Revolution

n. political revolution in France which lasted from 1789-1799 and resulted in the overthrow of the French monarchy

The French Revolution (1789–1799) was a period of political and social upheaval in the political history of France and Europe as a whole, during which the French governmental structure, previously an absolute monarchy with feudal privileges for the aristocracy and Catholic clergy, underwent radical change to forms based on Enlightenment principles of republic, citizenship, and inalienable rights.
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Noun
1. the revolution in France against the Bourbons; 1789-1799
(hypernym) revolution
(classification) France, French Republic