Rose Revolution

proper noun

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.

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Revolution of Roses
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Meanings

proper nounthe Rose Revolution
  1. historicalA 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.

    Synonyms: Revolution of Roses

Synonyms & antonyms

proper nounA 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.

Similar
Revolution of Roses

Origin

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

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APA

Rose Revolution. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 4, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/Rose%20Revolution

MLA

“Rose Revolution.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/Rose%20Revolution. Accessed November 4, 2026.

Chicago

WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “Rose Revolution,” accessed November 4, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/Rose%20Revolution.

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