Voltairean

Voltairean
Of or pertaining to (1694-1778; pen name "Voltaire"), French writer, essayist, and philosopher known for his wit and defence of civil liberties.

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  • Voltairean — Vol*tair e*an, a. [Cf. F. voltairien.] Of or relating to Voltaire, the French author. J. Morley. [1913 Webster] …   The Collaborative International Dictionary of English

  • Voltairean — adjective see Voltaire …   New Collegiate Dictionary

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  • French literature — Introduction       the body of written works in the French language produced within the geographic and political boundaries of France. The French language was one of the five major Romance languages to develop from Vulgar Latin as a result of the …   Universalium

  • voltairian — I. noun see voltairean I II. adjective see voltairean II …   Useful english dictionary

  • Voltaire — biographical name 1694 1778 originally François Marie Arouet French writer • Voltairean or Voltairian adjective …   New Collegiate Dictionary

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