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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.
Girondist
/ dʒɪˈrɒndɪst /
noun
- 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
- of or relating to the Girondists or their principles
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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?"
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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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