Meaning Of The Word Cultural Revolution

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Cultural Revolution Meaning

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What's The Definition Of Cultural Revolution?

Cultural Revolution in American English
a movement (1966-76) in the People's Republic of China initiated by Mao Tse-tung to strengthen his position and reduce elitism in social and cultural institutions: it resulted in social and economic chaos, political purges, etc.
noun: a radical sociopolitical movement in China c1966–71, led by Mao Zedong and characterized by the increased role of the military, the removal of political opponents, restructuring of the educational system, etc.

Cultural Revolution in British English
noun: (in China) a mass movement (1965–68), in which the youthful Red Guard played a prominent part. It was initiated by Mao Tse-tung to destroy the power of the bureaucrats and to revolutionize the attitudes and behaviour of the people

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