Thermidorian

Meanings

Noun

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

Adjective

Pertaining to such people (in French history).
Designating a relatively moderate reaction to a revolution.

Origin

From Thermidor + -ian, after French thermidorien.

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