Robespierrist

noun

Robes·​pierr·​ist

ˈrōbˌspirə̇st,

-bzˌpyer-

plural -s

: a follower or supporter of Robespierre

Word History

Etymology

French robespierriste, from Maxmilien F. M. I. de Robespierre †1794 French revolutionist + French -iste -ist

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