jacobinism

/ˈdʒækəbɪnɪzəm/
noun
  1. The political beliefs and practices of the Jacobins, especially their support for extreme equality and revolutionary change.
    • Jacobinism had a lasting influence on French politics and the idea of democracy.
    • Many feared that Jacobinism would lead to chaos and violence.
    • The book explores how Jacobinism shaped modern revolutionary movements.
  2. Any political movement or ideology that advocates for radical, often violent, change to achieve equality.
    • Some see the rise of populism as a new form of Jacobinism.
    • The group's Jacobinism made them unpopular with the established political parties.
    • The dictator accused his opponents of spreading Jacobinism to destabilize the country.
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