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rebisyonismo

rebisyonísmo with stress marks

revisionism

noun re-bis-yo-NIS-mo Spanish origin Rare

Usage Note

Rebisyonismo is a formal political and academic term referring to the reinterpretation or revision of established doctrines, especially historical or Marxist theory. It is used primarily in scholarly and political discourse in the Philippines.

Examples

Beginner

" Tinututulan niya ang rebisyonismo. "

Natural Translation

He/She opposes revisionism.

Literal Translation

Opposes he/she the revisionism.

Intermediate

" Pinag-aralan niya ang rebisyonismo sa loob ng maraming taon. "

Natural Translation

He/She studied revisionism for many years.

Literal Translation

Studied he/she the revisionism in inside of many years.

Advanced

" Mainit ang debate sa pulong dahil iginiit ng ilan na ang rebisyonismo ay paraan lamang upang itago ang totoong nangyari noon. "

Natural Translation

The debate at the meeting was heated because some insisted that revisionism is merely a way to hide what really happened back then.

Literal Translation

Heated the debate in meeting because insisted by some that the revisionism is way only in-order to-hide the true happened before.

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