inqilab
Inqilab is a noun meaning revolution, upheaval, or radical change, used in several languages of the Middle East and South Asia, including Arabic, Persian (enghelab/enqilab), and Urdu. It denotes a fundamental transformation of political, social, or economic order and can refer to a large-scale upheaval or a broader turning point in history or thought.
Etymology: The word originates from the Arabic verb inqāla/inqalaba, meaning to overturn or reverse, and the
Usage and examples: Persian-language discourse commonly uses enghelab to refer to major revolutions, most notably the