girondist

Gi·ron·dist

G g

Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [juh-ron-dist]
- /dʒəˈrɒn dɪst/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [juh-ron-dist]
- /dʒəˈrɒn dɪst/

Definitions of girondist word

noun girondist French History. a member of a political party (1791–93) of moderate republicans whose leaders were deputies from the department of Gironde. 1
adjective girondist of or relating to the Girondists. 1
noun girondist 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 0
adjective girondist of or relating to the Girondists or their principles 0
noun girondist a member of a French political party (1791-93) that advocated moderate republican principles: it was suppressed by the Jacobins 0
adjective girondist designating or of this party 0

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Origin of girondist

First appearance:

before 1785

One of the 44% newest English words

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

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girondist popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 54% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

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