English Explanatory Dictionary

Thermidorian

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. Someone who took part in, or supported, the overthrow of Robespierre on the 9th Thermidor (27 July) 1794.
adj
  1. Pertaining to such people (in French history).
  2. Designating a relatively moderate reaction to a revolution.

Pronunciation

/ˌθɜːmɪˈdɔːɹɪ.ən/ /ˌθɝməˈdɔɹi.ən/

Word forms

Thermidorian Thermidorians more Thermidorian most Thermidorian

Etymology

From Thermidor + -ian, after French thermidorien.

Related words

Brumairian Fructidorian
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