English

Jacobinism

From Jacobin + -ism, compare French jacobinisme.

Formed from Jacobin + -ism

Biblical Hebrew יַעֲקֹב

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Latin Jācōbus ‘James, Jacob, etc’

Latin Jācōbīnus

Old French jacobin

Middle English Jacobin

Today it means

noun The principles of the Jacobins; especially the violent opposition to legitimate government.

Language periods are conventional ranges, not dates for this word.

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