Definition

Proper noun: - Marie Anne Charlotte Corday d'Armont: A French revolutionary heroine, a member of the Girondist political faction, who is historically known for assassinating Jean-Paul Marat in 1793.

Usage

• This term is used exclusively as a proper noun to refer to the specific historical figure.
• It is used in historical, biographical, and academic contexts to identify the person.

Examples

Advanced Usage

• The name is often shortened to Charlotte Corday in common historical discourse.
• In French contexts, she may be referred to simply as Corday.

Variants and Related Words

• Charlotte Corday (n): The common abbreviated form of the full name.
• Corday (n): A shortened surname reference.

Synonyms

• Charlotte Corday: The most frequent synonym used in English.
• The assassin of Marat: A descriptive synonym identifying her by her historical act.

Related Phrases and Contexts

• Girondist: Refers to her political affiliation.
• Assassin of Marat: Describes her most famous historical action.

Noun

1. French revolutionary heroine (a Girondist) who assassinated Marat (1768-1793)