French revolution Moderate

Origin: Latin suffix -tion

French revolution has 2 different meanings across 2 categories:

Definitions

Noun

the revolution in France against the Bourbons; 1789-1799

French Revolution

Proper Noun

A period in France of radical social and political upheaval which saw the country change from a monarchy to a republic (1789-1799).

See Also

third french revolution sectionary upheaval republican marriage tennis court oath carmagnole assignat dry guillotine

Related Terms

third french revolution sectionary upheaval republican marriage tennis court oath carmagnole assignat dry guillotine second french revolution france chouan radical girondist cordelier republic democratic émigré national convention burkean monarchy

Rhyming Words

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