Rousseau
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.”
How to use Rousseau
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishBest known today as the name of the philosopher Jean-Jacques Rousseau.
Word forms
Rousseaus plural
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_____ argued that people are born free but are everywhere in chains.
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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