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Carnation Revolution

Noun CEFR B2

Definitions

A revolution and military coup by left-leaning military officers that overthrew the colonialist and authoritarian Estado Novo on 25 April 1974 in Lisbon, Portugal, leading to major cultural and political changes.

historical

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CEFR level

B2
Upper Intermediate
This word is part of the CEFR B2 vocabulary — upper intermediate level.
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carnation-grass carnationist Carnations carnauba carnauba wax carnaubic acid

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