Lassalle

American  

[luh-sal, lah-sahl] / ləˈsæl, lɑˈsɑl /

noun

1. Ferdinand 1825–64, German socialist and writer.

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Lassalle British  

/ laˈsal /

noun

1. Ferdinand (ˈfɛrdinant). 1825–64, German socialist and writer: a founder of the first German workers' political party (1863), which later became the Social Democratic Party

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Example Sentences

Flamboyant, charismatic, fond of silk dressing gowns, prone to scandalous affairs, Lassalle was more than a little Wagnerian himself.

From The Guardian • Sep. 17, 2020

Small independent presidential candidate Jean Lassalle, a lawmaker with centrist views, denounced Le Pen’s “disgraceful” remarks.

From Seattle Times • Apr. 10, 2017

Designed by Richard Lassalle, the home is a visual paean to stultification, down to the outdated beige cradle phone.

From Los Angeles Times • May 29, 2015

He provided a list of grower champagnes to seek out, with some names that are familiar and highly esteemed today, including Paul Bara, J. Lassalle, Pierre Peters, Camille Savès, Jacques Selosse and Jean Vesselle.

From Washington Post • Jan. 3, 2015

Lassalle suspected the object of her journey, and said to the Countess, in the presence of two young friends, Could we not obtain possession of this bond?

From Contemporary Socialism by Rae, John