Definitions for Thermidorian

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Thermidorian Ther·mi·do·ri·an

Spelling: [thur-mi-dawr-ee-uh n, -dohr-]

IPA: /ˌθɜr mɪˈdɔr i ən, -ˈdoʊr-/

Thermidorian is a 12 letter English word.

You can make 1388 anagrams from letters in Thermidorian (adehiimnorrt).

Definitions for Thermidorian

noun

1. a member of the French moderate group who participated in the downfall of Robespierre and his followers on the 9th Thermidor (July 27th), 1794.
2. a supporter of the reactionary movement following this coup d'état.

Origin of Thermidorian

From the French word thermidorien, dating back to 1820-30. See Thermidor, -ian

Examples for Thermidorian

During the Thermidorian reaction he was one of the first to be accused of complicity with the fallen leader, but was acquitted.

During the Thermidorian reaction, in spite of his incontestable honesty, he was accused by the anti-revolutionists.

Cambon soon had reason to repent of that event, for he became one of those most violently attacked by the Thermidorian reaction.

Surprised and menaced by the Thermidorian reaction, he denounced its partisans to the Jacobin club.

The Thermidorian government also endeavoured to pacify the rebels of the west.