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Rousseau
ROO-soh
Rousseau (name) means a surname, most famously belonging to Jean-Jacques Rousseau (1712-1778), the Genevan philosopher whose ideas shaped Enlightenment political thought. Example: “Rousseau argued that people are born free but are everywhere in chains.”
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A surname, most famously belonging to Jean-Jacques Rousseau (1712-1778), the Genevan philosopher whose ideas shaped Enlightenment political thought.
"Rousseau argued that people are born free but are everywhere in chains."
How to use Rousseau
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishBest known today as the name of the philosopher Jean-Jacques Rousseau.
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Word forms
- Plural
- Rousseaus
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Etymology
Originally a French nickname for a red-haired person, from roux ("redhead"). A doublet of the surname Russell.
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What does “Rousseau” mean?
The word “Rousseau” means a surname, most famously belonging to Jean-Jacques Rousseau (1712-1778), the Genevan philosopher whose ideas shaped Enlightenment political thought. In plain terms, best known today as the name of the philosopher Jean-Jacques Rousseau.
How do you pronounce “Rousseau”?
“Rousseau” is pronounced ROO-soh (/ɹuˈsoʊ/ in IPA).
How do you use “Rousseau” in a sentence?
Here is “Rousseau” used in a sentence: “Rousseau argued that people are born free but are everywhere in chains.”
What part of speech is “Rousseau”?
“Rousseau” is a name.
Where does the word “Rousseau” come from?
The word “Rousseau” comes from French. Originally a French nickname for a red-haired person, from roux ("redhead"). A doublet of the surname Russell.
Is “Rousseau” a common word?
“Rousseau” is an uncommon word in modern English.
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