Associations to the word «Thermidorian»

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.

Wise words

We should have a great fewer disputes in the world if words were taken for what they are, the signs of our ideas only, and not for things themselves.
John Locke