Definitions for Girondist

Girondist Gi·ron·dist

Spelling: [juh-ron-dist]
IPA: /dʒəˈrɒn dɪst/

Girondist is a 9 letter English word.

You can make 363 anagrams from letters in Girondist (dgiinorst).

Definitions for Girondist

noun

  1. French History. a member of a political party (1791–93) of moderate republicans whose leaders were deputies from the department of Gironde.

adjective

  1. of or relating to the Girondists.

Origin of Girondist

From the French word Girondiste, dating back to 1785-95. See Gironde, -ist

Examples for Girondist

The accusation brought against the leaders of the Girondist party was a mere calumny.

Proscribed as a Girondist, Sept. 1793, he fled to Switzerland.

In the latter he became identified with the Girondist party, and shared their troubles.

As far as his Utopia is concerned, the Girondist is a sectarian, and he knows no scruples.

The Girondins are struck down, but in the country follows a ferment of Girondist risings.

M. Beauharnais was an active member of the Girondist party, of which Madame Roland was the soul, and he perished with them.

In 1791 no paper of importance, except the short-lived Girondist Chronique du Mois, appeared.

He does not ask, like a Girondist, for the vote of a majority.

Condorcet brought to the Girondist party a different kind of strength.

The scheme was formed, as was intended, under Girondist influence, and was acceptable to the nation as a whole.

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