prairial (Meaning)
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prairial (n)
ninth month of the Revolutionary calendar (May and June); the month of meadows
Synonyms & Antonyms of prairial
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prairial Sentence Examples
- The 20th day of Prairial was a significant turning point in the French Revolution.
- The Law of Prairial outlawed the public display of religious symbols and severed connections between the state and the church.
- The National Convention passed the Law of Prairial in response to growing unrest and the threat of counter-revolution.
- Prairial was one of twelve months in the French Republican Calendar, representing the month of May or June.
- The guillotine became a symbol of terror during Prairial, as hundreds of people were executed.
- The Reign of Terror reached its peak in Prairial with the execution of Marie Antoinette.
- The Law of Prairial was criticized for its harshness and its suppression of dissent.
- Prairial marked the beginning of a period of intense political turmoil and violence in France.
- The memory of Prairial continues to evoke the horrors of the French Revolution.
- The Law of Prairial remains a controversial historical document, with some arguing that it was necessary to protect the revolution, while others believe it was an unjust and excessive measure.
FAQs About the word prairial
ninth month of the Revolutionary calendar (May and June); the month of meadows
No synonyms found.
No antonyms found.
The 20th day of Prairial was a significant turning point in the French Revolution.
The Law of Prairial outlawed the public display of religious symbols and severed connections between the state and the church.
The National Convention passed the Law of Prairial in response to growing unrest and the threat of counter-revolution.
Prairial was one of twelve months in the French Republican Calendar, representing the month of May or June.
