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Girondist

Gi-ron′dist

,
Noun.
[F.
Girondiste
.]
A member of the moderate republican party formed in the French legislative assembly in 1791. The Girondists were so called because their leaders were deputies from the department of La Gironde.

Gi-ron′dist

,
Adj.
Of or pertaining to the Girondists.
[Written also
Girondin
.]

Definition 2024


Girondist

Girondist

English

Noun

Girondist (plural Girondists)

  1. A member of a radical political faction in France during the French Revolution.

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German

Noun

Girondist m

  1. (historical) Girondist (member of a radical political group during the French Revolution)

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