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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."

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In plain EnglishBest known today as the name of the philosopher Jean-Jacques Rousseau.

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Etymology

Originally a French nickname for a red-haired person, from roux ("redhead"). A doublet of the surname Russell.

Origin: French

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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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