Girondist
noun
a member of a political party (1791–93) of moderate republicans whose leaders were deputies from the department of Gironde.
Girondism
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a word derived from
Girondist.
Example Sentences
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Nor alas, in the far Bourdeaux region, will Girondism fare better.
From The French Revolution by Carlyle, Thomas
Girondism is strong as established Formula and Respectability: do not as many as Seventy-two of the Departments, or say respectable Heads of Departments, declare for us?
From The French Revolution by Carlyle, Thomas
Bourdeaux demands a reign of Law and Respectability, meaning Girondism, with emphasis.
From The French Revolution by Carlyle, Thomas
