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Ven·​de·​an | \ (ˈ)ven¦dēən \

Definition of Vendean

 (Entry 1 of 2)

: of or relating to La Vendée, France

Vendean

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\ " \
plural -s

Definition of Vendean (Entry 2 of 2)

: one of the people of the French region of Vendée especially : one of those taking part in the Wars of the Vendée during the French Revolution

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History and Etymology for Vendean

Adjective

La Vendée, region in western France + English -an

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“Vendean.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Vendean. Accessed 19 May. 2022.

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