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Definition upheaval in British English

upheaval noun

[countable/uncountable] noun
/ʌpˈhiːv(ə)l/
Example

Maya's been going through a period of emotional upheaval.

Example

political/social/economic upheaval

Example

There have been massive upheavals in the telecommunications industry.

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Definition upheaval in British English