Definitions

1. noun

A French statesman of great diplomatic skill and influence during the late 18th century, particularly known for his role in the French Revolution and his later position as the chief negotiator of the Treaty of Pressburg.

“Talleyrand played a pivotal role in securing French interests after the fall of Napoleon.”

2. proper noun

Reference to Charles Maurice de Talleyrand-Périgord, the French diplomat, or the Talleyrand family in general.

“The Talleyrand family has a long history of producing influential figures in French politics and diplomacy.”