Girondist

American  

[juh-ron-dist] / dʒəˈrɒn dɪst /

noun

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

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adjective

1. of or relating to the Girondists.

Girondist British  

/ dʒɪˈrɒndɪst /

noun

1. a member of a party of moderate republicans during the French Revolution, many of whom came from Gironde: overthrown (1793) by their rivals the Jacobins See also Jacobin

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adjective

1. of or relating to the Girondists or their principles

Other Word Forms

• Girondism noun

Etymology

Origin of Girondist

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

Example Sentences

Despatches from Rome announce the formation of a Girondist Party.

From Time Magazine Archive

In politics Daunou was a Girondist without combativeness; a confirmed republican, who lent himself always to the policy of conciliation, but whose probity remained unchallenged.

From Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 7, Slice 9 "Dagupan" to "David" by Various

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

From The Life of Napoleon Bonaparte Vol. I. (of IV.) by Sloane, William Milligan

The most moderate party was called the Girondist.

From Heroines That Every Child Should Know Tales for Young People of the World's Heroines of All Ages by Various

The Queen and the Girondist leaders were yet alive.

From The Life Of Thomas Paine, Vol. II. (of II) With A History of His Literary, Political and Religious Career in America France, and England by Conway, Moncure Daniel