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Voltaire

Verb / vəʊˈlter / Another word for voltaire — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

Voltaire was a French writer, historian, and philosopher famous for his wit, his criticism of Christianity, especially the Catholic Church, and his advocacy of freedom of religion, freedom of speech, and separation of church and state.

Synonyms & similar words

voltaire arouet francoismariearouet philosopher writer historian intellectual scholar thinker author essayist pundit commentator critic dissident rebel radical nonconformist maverick heretic infidel skeptic agnostic

Example sentences

  1. Voltaire was an influential figure in the Age of Enlightenment.
  2. Many of Voltaire's writings were controversial at the time they were published.
  3. Voltaire's most famous work is Candide.
  4. Voltaire was a critic of the Catholic Church and organized religion.
  5. Voltaire believed in the importance of freedom of speech and expression.

Quotes

  • I have never made but one prayer to God, a very short one: Oh Lord, make my enemies ridiculous. And God granted it.
  • Judge a man by his questions rather than his answers.
  • Common sense is not so common.

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