Definitions

1. noun

A member of a radical left-wing group during the French Revolution, characterized by extreme egalitarianism and republicanism.

“The jacobins dominated the Committee of Public Safety during the Reign of Terror.”

2. noun

A person who advocates for radical social or political change.

“The jacobin ideas of the 19th century influenced the development of socialism.”

3. adjective

Characterized by or associated with the extreme left-wing ideology of the jacobins.

“The jacobian policies implemented in the country sparked widespread protests.”