Definitions

1. noun

A supporter of the ideas of Voltaire, characterized by a strong rejection of superstition and an emphasis on reason and intellectual freedom.

“The writer’s voltairian views on the importance of free speech sparked a heated debate at the conference.”

2. adjective

Characterized by the ideas or spirit of Voltaire, often referring to a strong emphasis on reason, intellectual freedom, and the rejection of superstition.

“The voltairian tone of the novel was evident in its scathing critique of the social norms of the time.”