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Girondist
[ juh-ron-dist ]
noun
- French History. a member of a political party (1791–93) of moderate republicans whose leaders were deputies from the department of Gironde.
adjective
- of or relating to the Girondists.
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Derived Forms
- Giˈrondism, noun
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Other Words From
- Gi·rondism noun
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Word History and Origins
Origin of Girondist1
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Example Sentences
The question between the Girondist and the Jacobin was, "Who shall lie down on the guillotine?"
There were twenty-two illustrious men who were considered the leaders of the Girondist party.
The question between the Girondist and the Jacobin was: "Who shall lie down on the guillotine?"
The Girondist minister, who was then contending against Robespierre, said to his secretary, "Why do you meddle in the matter?"
Does my Lady know that her friend and confidante is a Girondist of the first water?
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