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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. 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
“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012


adjective

  1. of or relating to the Girondists or their principles
“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012
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Derived Forms

  • Giˈrondism, noun
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Other Words From

  • Gi·rondism noun
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Word History and Origins

Origin of Girondist1

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