thermidorian

Ther·mi·do·ri·an

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Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [thur-mi-dawr-ee-uh n, -dohr-]
- /ˌθɜr mɪˈdɔr i ən, -ˈdoʊr-/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [thur-mi-dawr-ee-uh n, -dohr-]
- /ˌθɜr mɪˈdɔr i ən, -ˈdoʊr-/

Definitions of thermidorian word

noun thermidorian a member of the French moderate group who participated in the downfall of Robespierre and his followers on the 9th Thermidor (July 27th), 1794. 1
noun thermidorian a supporter of the reactionary movement following this coup d'état. 1

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Origin of thermidorian

First appearance:

before 1820

One of the 38% newest English words

From the French word thermidorien, dating back to 1820-30. See Thermidor, -ian

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Parts of speech for Thermidorian

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thermidorian popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 48% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

According to our data about 55% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.

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