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Fourier

biographical name

Fou·​ri·​er ˈfu̇r-ē-ˌā How to pronounce Fourier (audio)
(François-Marie-) Charles 1772–1837 French sociologist and reformer

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“Fourier.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Fourier. Accessed 1 Dec. 2025.

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