Voltairean

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noun

Vol·​tair·​e·​an

variants or Voltairian

⸗ˈta(a)rēən, 

-ˈter-

: a follower of Voltaire or an advocate of Voltairianism

Voltairean

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adjective

variants or Voltairian

(ˈ)⸗¦⸗⸗⸗ 

: of, relating to, or typical of Voltaire

Word History

Etymology

Noun

Voltaire (F. M. Arouet) †1778 French writer + English -an, noun suffix

Adjective

Voltaire + English -an, adjective suffix

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