Associations to the word «Thermidorian»
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Wiktionary
THERMIDORIAN, noun. (French history) Someone who took part in, or supported, the overthrow of Robespierre on the 9th Thermidor (27 July) 1794.
THERMIDORIAN, adjective. (French history) Pertaining to such people.
THERMIDORIAN, adjective. Designating a relatively moderate reaction to a revolution.
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