English Explanatory Dictionary

Rose Revolution

English dictionary entry

Meanings

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  1. A change of power in Georgia in November 2003, brought about by widespread protests over disputed parliamentary elections, culminating in the ousting of President Eduard Shevardnadze and the end of Soviet leadership.

Word forms

Rose Revolution the Rose Revolution

Etymology

Named from the climactic moment when demonstrators carrying red roses stormed a parliamentary session.

Synonyms

Revolution of Roses
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