Rousseau
Meaning
- (countable) A surname from French.
- (countable, uncountable) Jean-Jacques Rousseau (1712–1778), Genevan philosopher.
Synonyms
Jean-Jacques Rousseau
Henri Rousseau
Le Douanier Rousseau
Translations
Frequency
Pronounced as (IPA)
/ˈɹuːsəʊ/
Etymology
From French Rousseau. Originally a French nickname for someone with red hair, from roux (“redhead”). Doublet of Russell. Compare russel.
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