VOLTAIRIAN
\və͡ʊltˈe͡əɹi͡ən], \vəʊltˈeəɹiən], \v_əʊ_l_t_ˈeə_ɹ_iə_n]\
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vol-t[=a]r'i-an, adj. pertaining to Voltaire, a famous French poet, dramatist, historian, and sceptic (1694-1778).--n. one who advocates the views and principles of VOLTAIRE.--ns. VOLTAIR'IANISM, the spirit of Voltaire--i.e. a sceptical, incredulous, and sarcastic attitude, especially towards Christianity; VOLTAIR'ISM, incredulity, scepticism.
By Thomas Davidson
