Girondist

[ juh-ron-dist ]

noun

1. French History. a member of a political party (1791–93) of moderate republicans whose leaders were deputies from the department of Gironde.

adjective

1. of or relating to the Girondists.

Girondist

/ dʒɪˈrɒndɪst /

noun

1. See Jacobin
   a member of a party of moderate republicans during the French Revolution, many of whom came from Gironde: overthrown (1793) by their rivals the Jacobins See also Jacobin

adjective

1. of or relating to the Girondists or their principles

Derived Forms

• Giˈrondism, noun

Other Words From

• Gi·rondism noun

Word History and Origins

Origin of Girondist¹

From the French word Girondiste, dating back to 1785–95. See Gironde, -ist

Example Sentences

The question between the Girondist and the Jacobin was, "Who shall lie down on the guillotine?"

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There were twenty-two illustrious men who were considered the leaders of the Girondist party.

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The question between the Girondist and the Jacobin was: "Who shall lie down on the guillotine?"

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The Girondist minister, who was then contending against Robespierre, said to his secretary, "Why do you meddle in the matter?"

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Does my Lady know that her friend and confidante is a Girondist of the first water?

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