Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

montaigne

Proper Noun

/mɒnˈteɪn/

Definition

Montaigne refers to Michel de Montaigne, an influential French philosopher of the Renaissance known for his essays that explore human thought and behavior.

Examples

Michel de Montaigne is often regarded as the father of the essay.
His work encouraged self-reflection and individualism in literature.

Meaning

The term ‘Montaigne’ can denote not only the philosopher himself but also the reflective and personal style of writing that he pioneered in his essays.