/fœjɑ̃/ (fuh-YAHN)

Definitions

1. noun

A member of a French Catholic faction that emerged during the 17th and 18th centuries, characterized by their advocacy of Jansenism and their opposition to the Jesuits.

“The feuillants played a significant role in the French Revolution, opposing the absolute monarchy and the power of the Catholic Church.”

2. adjective

Relating to the Feuillants, characterized by their Jansenist and anti-Jesuit views.

“The feuillants’ ideology was a key factor in shaping the French Catholic Church during the 17th and 18th centuries.”