The French Revolution Word Search
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Words to find: REVOLUTION, LIBERTY, EGALITE, FRATERNITY, BASTILLE, MONARCHY, REPUBLIC, GUILLOTINE, THERMIDOR, NAPOLEON, JACOBIN, GIRONDINS.
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The French Revolution word list, defined
- REVOLUTION /rɛvəˈluːʃən/ · noun, verb
- A fundamental change in the way of thinking about or visualizing something; a complete overthrow of a system or government. Related: mutation, overthrow, rebellion, insurrection.
- LIBERTY /ˈlɪbərti/ · noun
- The state of being free within society from oppressive restrictions imposed by authority on one's way of life, behavior, or political views. The power of self-government. Related: freedom, autonomy, independence, liberation.
- EGALITE /eɪɡælɪˈteɪ/ · noun
- "Egalite" is the French word for "equality," used in English chiefly in reference to French political history and to the motto "liberty, equality, fraternity" (liberté, égalité, fraternité). It is occasionally adopted in English as a stylised synonym for social and political equality. Related: equality, equity, parity, fairness.
- FRATERNITY /frəˈtɜːnəti/ (UK); /frəˈtɝːnəti/ (US) · noun
- A group of people sharing a common profession, interest, or affiliation; or a brotherhood, especially a male students' society in a university or college. Related: brotherhood, society, fellowship, sorority (in the sense of a student society).
- BASTILLE /bæˈstiːl/ · noun
- A bastille is a fortified stronghold or prison; in English usage it most famously refers to the Bastille of Paris, the medieval fortress used as a state prison until its storming in 1789. Related: fortress, citadel, stronghold, prison.
- MONARCHY /ˈmɒnərki/ · noun
- A system of government in which a king or queen is the head of state, usually for life or until they abdicate. A country or state ruled by a monarch. Related: autocracy, dictatorship, oligarchy, tyranny.
- REPUBLIC /rɪˈpʌblɪk/ · noun
- A system of government where the country is divided into states or provinces, each with its own local government, and the central government has limited powers. Related: commonwealth, democracy, republican, state.
- GUILLOTINE /ɡɪˈloʊtiːn/ · noun
- A machine for beheading people, typically by means of a heavy blade falling from a height, or a method of execution by this means. A sudden and decisive end to something. Related: beheading, execution, decapitation, capital punishment.
- THERMIDOR /ˌθɜːrmɪˈdɔːr/ · noun
- Thermidor is a month in the French Republican calendar, specifically the eleventh month of the year, corresponding to July 19 - August 18. It is also associated with a period of moderate reaction in politics. Related: summer month, French Revolutionary calendar month.
- NAPOLEON /næpəˈlɒn/ · proper noun
- A French military leader and emperor (1769–1821), known for his conquests in Europe. A small, three-cornered hat, typically worn by military officers. Related: emperor, general, commander, leader.
- JACOBIN /dʒeɪkəbɪn/ · noun
- A member of the radical Jacobin party during the French Revolution, characterized by extreme left-wing views and a willingness to use violence to achieve their goals. In modern usage, the term is often used to describe someone who advocates for radical or extreme change. Related: radical, extremist, revolutionary, leftist.
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