Copernican Revolution

English Proper noun Copernican Revolution en historical The transition in astronomy between geocentrism and heliocentrism that originated in Europe in the 16th century and a longer conflict about cosmology involving scientists and religious authorities that extended into the 19th century. en philosophy An historical example of a paradigm shift in the philosophy of science. en figurative by extension A radical intellectual upheaval or rupture. Translations Copernican Revolution Chinese: Mandarin: cmn 哥白尼革命 Gēbáiní Gémìng Danish: da Finnish: fi kopernikaaninen vallankumous French: fr révolution copernicienne f Portuguese: pt revolução copernicana f en eponyms en Copernican Revolution Historical events History