metternich
Definition
- Proper noun:
- Klemens von Metternich: An Austrian statesman and diplomat who served as the Austrian Empire's Foreign Minister from 1809 and Chancellor from 1821 until the liberal revolutions of 1848 forced his resignation. He was a central figure in European politics, known as a key architect of the conservative post-Napoleonic order established by the Congress of Vienna (1814-1815).
Usage Examples
- Proper noun:
- Metternich's system of diplomacy aimed to maintain a balance of power in Europe.
- Historians often study the Congress of Vienna to understand Metternich's influence.
Advanced Usage
- "Metternichian" (adjective): Pertaining to or characteristic of the policies, principles, or era of Metternich, especially emphasizing conservatism, realpolitik, and the suppression of revolutionary movements.
- The government's Metternichian approach prioritized stability over reform.
Variants and Related Words
- Metternichian (adj): Of or relating to Metternich or his policies.
- Metternich system (n phrase): The framework of international relations and domestic conservatism associated with his leadership.
Synonyms
- Statesman: A skilled, experienced, and respected political leader.
- Diplomat: An official representing a country abroad, skilled in negotiation.
- Architect of the Congress of Vienna: A descriptive phrase for his role.
Related Phrases
Age of Metternich: A historical period (roughly 1815-1848) characterized by his conservative dominance in European affairs.
- The Age of Metternich was followed by a wave of revolutions in 1848.
Metternich's conservatism: Refers to his political ideology opposing liberalism and nationalism.
- Metternich's conservatism was a reaction to the forces unleashed by the French Revolution.
Noun
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Austrian statesman (1773-1859)
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