Girondist

[ juh-ron-dist ]

/ dʒəˈrɒn dɪst /

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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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Origin of Girondist

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

OTHER WORDS FROM Girondist

Gi·ron·dism, noun

Words nearby Girondist

giro, girolle, giron, Girona, Gironde, Girondist, gironny, girosol, girr, girsh, girt

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How to use Girondist in a sentence

The question between the Girondist and the Jacobin was, "Who shall lie down on the guillotine?"
Madame Roland, Makers of History|John S. C. Abbott
There were twenty-two illustrious men who were considered the leaders of the Girondist party.
Madame Roland, Makers of History|John S. C. Abbott
The question between the Girondist and the Jacobin was: "Who shall lie down on the guillotine?"
Heroines That Every Child Should Know|Various
The Girondist minister, who was then contending against Robespierre, said to his secretary, "Why do you meddle in the matter?"
The Two Brothers|Honore de Balzac

Does my Lady know that her friend and confidante is a Girondist of the first water?
The Martins Of Cro' Martin, Vol. II (of II)|Charles James Lever

British Dictionary definitions for Girondist

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 JacobinsSee also Jacobin (def. 1)

adjective

of or relating to the Girondists or their principles

Derived forms of Girondist

Girondism, noun

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