English Explanatory Dictionary

Voltairean

English dictionary entry

Meanings

adj
  1. Of or pertaining to François-Marie Arouet (1694-1778; pen name "Voltaire"), French writer, essayist, and philosopher known for his wit and defence of civil liberties.
noun
  1. A person who subscribes to the philosophy of Voltaire.

Pronunciation

/vɒlˈtɛə.ɹi.ən/ /vəʊlˈ-/ /vɑlˈtɛ.ɹi.ən/ /voʊlˈ-/

Word forms

Voltairean more Voltairean most Voltairean Voltairian Voltaireans

Etymology

From Voltaire + -an.

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