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Rousseau Definition & Meaning

rousseau
noun
  1. French philosopher and writer born in Switzerland; believed that the natural goodness of man was warped by society; ideas influenced the French Revolution (1712-1778)
  2. French primitive painter (1844-1910)

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Frequently asked questions

What does rousseau mean?
French philosopher and writer born in Switzerland; believed that the natural goodness of man was warped by society; ideas influenced the French Revolution (1712-1778) French primitive painter (1844-1910)
What part of speech is rousseau?
Rousseau is a noun.
How many definitions does rousseau have?
Rousseau has 2 definitions across 1 part of speech (noun).

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