revelation
🇺🇸
/ˌrevəˈleɪʃn/
🇬🇧
/ˌrevəˈleɪʃn/
noun
C1
A surprising fact that was hidden and is now known
The revelation that confidential files were missing led to his dismissal.
C1
The act of making a secret known to people
The revelation of a major fraud scandal caused the company's financial problems.
R
A message or sign believed to come from God
These events were considered a divine revelation from God.
translation
A surprising fact that was hidden and is now known; The act of making a secret known to people; A message or sign believed to come from God
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revelations