(n) a state of violent disturbance and disorder (as in politics or social conditions generally), Syn. Sturm und Drang, upheaval, Example:the industrial revolution was a period of great turbulence
The Collaborative International Dictionary of English (GCIDE) v.0.53 Collaborative International Dictionary (GCIDE)
n. [ L. turbulentia: cf. F. turbulence. ] The quality or state of being turbulent; a disturbed state; tumult; disorder; agitation. Shak. [ 1913 Webster ]
The years of . . . warfare and turbulence which ensued. Southey. [ 1913 Webster ]