jacobinism
/ˈdʒækəbɪnɪzəm/
noun
- 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.
- 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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