revisionism

[US]/ri'viʒənizəm/
[UK]/rɪˈvɪʒəˌnɪzəm/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

n. revisionism

Phrases & Collocations

anti-revisionism

historical revisionism

Example Sentences

The historian accused the government of engaging in revisionism to distort the country's history.

The professor's revisionism of traditional theories sparked a heated debate among scholars.

Some critics argue that the new textbook promotes revisionism by downplaying certain historical events.

The government's revisionism of environmental policies has faced backlash from environmental activists.

The author's revisionism of classic literature has brought a fresh perspective to well-known works.

Revisionism in art history challenges traditional interpretations and offers new insights into artistic movements.

The politician's revisionism of past statements raised questions about his credibility.

The film director's revisionism of historical events in his movies provoked mixed reactions from audiences.

Revisionism in economic theory challenges conventional wisdom and offers alternative approaches to economic problems.

The academic journal published a controversial article that advocated for a revisionism of traditional gender roles.

Real-world Examples

And he worries that revisionism is working for Marcos.

Source: NPR News May 2022 Collection

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