Thermidorian

[ thur-mi-dawr-ee-uh n, -dohr- ]

/ ˌθɜr mɪˈdɔr i ən, -ˈdoʊr- /

a member of the French moderate group who participated in the downfall of Robespierre and his followers on the 9th Thermidor (July 27th), 1794.

a supporter of the reactionary movement following this coup d'état.

Origin of Thermidorian

From the French word thermidorien, dating back to 1820–30. See Thermidor, -ian

The Thermidorian government also endeavoured to pacify the rebels of the west.

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During the Thermidorian reaction he was one of the first to be accused of complicity with the fallen leader, but was acquitted.

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Surprised and menaced by the Thermidorian reaction, he denounced its partisans to the Jacobin club.

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Cambon soon had reason to repent of that event, for he became one of those most violently attacked by the Thermidorian reaction.

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During the Thermidorian reaction, in spite of his incontestable honesty, he was accused by the anti-revolutionists.

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