Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

sansculottides

noun

/ˌsænskəˈlɒtɪdɛz/

Definition

A term referring to the radical phase during the French Revolution associated with the sans-culottes, who were working-class militants advocating for direct democracy and social justice.

Examples

The sansculottides brought forth a new wave of radical ideas in the French Revolution.
Many historians debate the lasting impact of the sansculottides on modern democratic movements.
During the sansculottides, the streets of Paris were alive with protests and declarations of popular sovereignty.

Meaning

The sansculottides were characterized by populist demands and often violent uprisings, reflecting the profound social upheaval during the revolution. The term also denotes the period when the sans-culottes played a significant role in shaping revolutionary policies.