voltaire

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Definition

Proper noun A French writer, historian, and philosopher. He was a leading figure of the Enlightenment, a period in the 18th century emphasizing reason, science, and individual liberty. His real name was François-Marie Arouet.

Usage Examples
  • Proper noun:
    • The ideas of Voltaire greatly influenced the development of modern political thought.
    • We studied Voltaire's satirical novel Candide in my literature class.
    • The philosopher Voltaire was a staunch advocate for freedom of speech and separation of church and state.
Advanced Usage
  • As a symbol: The name "Voltaire" is often used to represent the spirit of the Enlightenment, critical thinking, and the defense of civil liberties.
    • He was considered the Voltaire of his generation, always challenging authority with his sharp wit.
Variants and Related Words
  • Voltairean (adjective): Relating to or characteristic of Voltaire or his ideas, especially his skepticism and satire.
    • The essay was written in a Voltairean style, using irony to expose hypocrisy.
Synonyms
  • François-Marie Arouet (his birth name)
  • Philosophe (a term for the public intellectuals of the French Enlightenment, of which Voltaire was the most famous)
Related Phrases and Concepts
  • Enlightenment: The intellectual movement with which Voltaire is synonymous.
  • Candide: His most famous satirical novella.
  • "Écrasez l'Infâme!": A phrase often associated with him, meaning "Crush the infamous thing!", generally interpreted as a call to fight superstition, intolerance, and institutional injustice.
Noun
  1. French writer who was the embodiment of 18th century Enlightenment (1694-1778)

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