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Vocabulary Entry
voltaire
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noun
A reference to François-Marie Arouet, a French Enlightenment writer and philosopher, known by his pen name Voltaire.
Example Sentences
"Voltaire was known for his wit and criticism of the establishment."
"The ideas of Voltaire laid the groundwork for modern liberal thought."
"Many of Voltaire's works are still studied in philosophy classes today."