Jacobinism

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. The principles of the Jacobins; violent opposition to legitimate government.

Pronunciation

/ˈd͡ʒæk.ə.bɪ.nɪ.zəm/ [ˈd͡ʒæk.ə.bɪ.nɪ.zm̩]

Word forms

Jacobinism Jacobinisms

Etymology

From Jacobin + -ism, compare French jacobinisme.

Related words

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