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Vocabulary Entry
dreyfus
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noun
A historical reference to Alfred Dreyfus, a French army officer wrongfully convicted of treason.
Example Sentences
"The Dreyfus Affair highlighted issues of anti-Semitism in France."
"Many people protested against the wrongful conviction of Dreyfus."
"The case of Dreyfus is often studied in discussions about justice and civil rights."