Voltaire
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Name — The pen name of François-Marie Arouet, an influential 18th-century French writer and philosopher known for his wit and criticism of intolerance.
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Etymology
Borrowed from French Voltaire. The surname is mostly found in Haiti.
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What does “Voltaire” mean?
The word “Voltaire” means the pen name of François-Marie Arouet, an influential 18th-century French writer and philosopher known for his wit and criticism of intolerance. In plain terms, the pen name of a famous French Enlightenment writer known for sharp satire.
How do you pronounce “Voltaire”?
“Voltaire” is pronounced vohl-TEH-uh (/voʊlˈtɛɹ/ in IPA).
How do you use “Voltaire” in a sentence?
Here is “Voltaire” used in a sentence: “Students studied Voltaire's satirical novel Candide in class.”
What part of speech is “Voltaire”?
“Voltaire” is a name.
Is “Voltaire” a common word?
“Voltaire” is an uncommon word in modern English.