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Thermidorian

adj · noun · 3 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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  • UK: /ˌθɜːmɪˈdɔːɹɪ.ən/
  • US: /ˌθɝməˈdɔɹi.ən/
  • rhymes with -ɔːɹiən

1

adj

Meaning 1

Pertaining to such people (in French history).

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Topics: history, human-sciences, sciences

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adj

Meaning 2

Designating a relatively moderate reaction to a revolution.

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noun

Meaning 3

Someone who took part in, or supported, the overthrow of Robespierre on the 9th Thermidor (27 July) 1794.

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Topics: history, human-sciences, sciences

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History

Etymology

From Thermidor + -ian, after French thermidorien.