Palastrevolution

dieNoun

palace revolution

English translations

  1. 01

    palace revolution

Word details

German meaning
Eine Palastrevolution ist ein plötzlicher, gewaltsamer Umsturz innerhalb der herrschenden Elite, oft in einem Palast oder Machtzentrum.
English meaning
palace coup
Synonym
Staatsstreich
German example
Die Palastrevolution führte zu einem Machtwechsel an der Spitze des Landes.
English example
The palace coup led to a change of power at the top of the country.
Type
Noun
Article
die
Singular Form
die Palastrevolution
Plural Form
die Palastrevolutionen

Example sentences with “Palastrevolution”

  1. Die Palastrevolution kam völlig überraschend. (The palace revolution came completely unexpectedly.)

Frequently asked questions

Is 'Palastrevolution' used metaphorically?

Yes, it is often used for internal power struggles in organizations or parties. It is feminine (die Palastrevolution).