pre-revolutionary
/ˌpriːrɛvəˈl(j)uːʃ(ə)n(ə)ri/adjective
1Existing or occurring before a particular revolution; designating or belonging to the time before a particular revolution.
2Of a society, etc.: verging on social or political revolution. Of a situation: apt to produce or develop into revolution.
noun
A person who prepares the way for a revolution.
Origin
Mid 19th century; earliest use found in The Southern Literary Messenger. From pre- + revolutionary.
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