Lamennais (en. Lamennais)

/la.mɛn.nɛ/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench
noun
A person who follows the ideas or philosophies of Lamennais.
The lamennais support freedom of expression.
Les lamennais soutiennent la liberté d'expression.
Ideas or doctrines inspired by Lamennais.
The politics of the lamennais influenced many reformist movements.
La politique des lamennais a influencé de nombreux mouvements réformistes.

Etymology

From the name of the French writer and philosopher Félicité de Lamennais.

Common Phrases and Expressions

lamennais ideologies
The philosophies and ideas derived from Lamennais.
idéologies lamennaisy
lamennais legacy
The impact and influence left by Lamennais in modern thought.
héritage lamennais

Related Words

liberalism
Political doctrine advocating for individual freedom.
libéralisme
democracy
System of government based on the representation of the people.
démocratie
philosophy
Study of fundamental questions concerning existence, knowledge, etc.
philosophie

Slang Meanings

Someone who passionately defends progressive ideas.
She is so lamennais when it comes to civil rights.
Elle est tellement lamennais quand il s'agit de droits civiques.
Thinker who questions established authority.
He has a lamennais viewpoint on public education.
Il a un point de vue lamennais sur l'éducation publique.