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    Voltaire (en. Voltaire)

    vol-tèr

    Meaning & Definition

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    noun
    18th-century French philosopher, considered a defender of freedom of thought.
    Voltaire was an influential thinker during the Enlightenment.
    Voltaire fue un influyente pensador durante la Ilustración.
    Author of numerous literary and philosophical works.
    His writings, under the pseudonym Voltaire, are widely recognized.
    Sus escritos, bajo el seudónimo de Voltaire, son muy reconocidos.

    Etymology

    The pseudonym 'Voltaire' comes from the combination of his real name François-Marie Arouet and 'Voltaire', which was derived from an anagram of 'Arouet le jeune'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    The philosophy of Voltaire
    It refers to the defense of tolerance and the criticism of organized religion.
    La filosofía de Voltaire
    Voltaire and the Enlightenment
    It indicates Voltaire's impact on the intellectual movement of the 18th century.
    Voltaire y la Ilustración

    Related Words

    Enlightenment
    A cultural and philosophical movement of the 18th century that promoted reason and critical thinking.
    Ilustración
    tolerance
    An attitude of respect towards different beliefs and opinions.
    tolerancia
    criticism
    Analysis and evaluation of literary, social, or philosophical works.
    crítica

    Slang Meanings

    A person who questions everything.
    She is a true 'Voltaire' in her debates about philosophy.
    Ella es una verdadera 'Voltaire' en sus debates sobre filosofía.
    Defender of freedom of expression.
    In our class, he always presents himself as a contemporary 'Voltaire'.
    En nuestra clase, él siempre se presenta como un 'Voltaire' contemporáneo.