noun
- plural of bouleversement; sudden, violent, or complete overturnings or upheavals, especially of social, political, or established order
Usage: French loanword; formal/literary register; typically used in historical or political contexts
Examples
- The bouleversements of the French Revolution transformed European society.
- Political bouleversements in the region led to widespread uncertainty.
- The 20th century witnessed numerous social bouleversements.
- Economic bouleversements often trigger cultural shifts.
- Historical bouleversements are studied to understand societal change.