Girondist

English

Etymology

French Girondiste; so called because their leaders were deputies from the department of Gironde.

Noun

Girondist (plural Girondists)

  1. (historical) A member of a moderate political faction in France during the French Revolution.

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German

Noun

Girondist m (weak, genitive Girondisten, plural Girondisten, feminine Girondistin)

  1. (history) Girondist (member of a radical political group during the French Revolution)

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