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guesde: meaning, definition, pronunciation and examples

Very Low / Obscure
UK/ɡɛd/US/ɡɛd/

Formal; Historical; Academic

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What does “guesde” mean?

A French surname, historically associated with the socialist politician Jules Guesde (1845–1922). It can refer to him, his political doctrine (Guesdism), or his followers.

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Meaning and Definition

A French surname, historically associated with the socialist politician Jules Guesde (1845–1922). It can refer to him, his political doctrine (Guesdism), or his followers.

In historical/political contexts, it refers to a specific strand of Marxism in late 19th and early 20th century France, characterized by doctrinal rigidity and opposition to reformist socialism.

Dialectal Variation

British vs American Usage

Differences

No significant difference in usage; the term is equally obscure in both varieties and confined to specific historical academic contexts.

Connotations

Scholarly, historical, ideologically specific.

Frequency

Extremely rare in everyday language. Slightly more likely to appear in British academic texts due to closer study of European socialist history, but the difference is marginal.

Grammar

How to Use “guesde” in a Sentence

[Proper Noun][Modifier + Noun] e.g., Guesde faction

Vocabulary

Collocations

strong
Jules GuesdeGuesdistGuesdism
medium
followers of Guesdethe Guesde wing
weak
like Guesdein the style of Guesde

Examples

Examples of “guesde” in a Sentence

adjective

British English

  • The Guesde faction opposed any collaboration with bourgeois parties.

American English

  • His Guesde principles made him inflexible in negotiations.

Usage

Meaning in Context

Business

Not used.

Academic

Used in historical, political science, or socialist theory texts to describe a specific French Marxist tradition.

Everyday

Virtually never used.

Technical

A technical term within the sub-field of historical political movements.

Vocabulary

Synonyms of “guesde”

Strong

Guesdist

Neutral

Marxist (in the specific French context)orthodox socialist (historical)

Weak

hardlinerdoctrinaire

Vocabulary

Antonyms of “guesde”

reformistrevisionistJaurèsist (in specific historical context)

Watch out

Common Mistakes When Using “guesde”

  • Using it as a common noun or verb (e.g., 'I guesde the answer').
  • Misspelling as 'guessde' or 'guesed'.
  • Assuming it has a general meaning in modern English.

FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

No, it is a French surname that appears in English texts only in historical or political contexts referring to Jules Guesde and his ideas.

Absolutely not. That would be an incorrect spelling and usage. The correct verb is 'guess'.

Almost exclusively in academic books, articles, or lectures on the history of European socialism or Marxist thought.

Yes, 'Guesdist' is the adjective (and noun for a follower) derived from his name, e.g., 'Guesdist ideology'.

A French surname, historically associated with the socialist politician Jules Guesde (1845–1922). It can refer to him, his political doctrine (Guesdism), or his followers.

Guesde is usually formal; historical; academic in register.

Guesde: in British English it is pronounced /ɡɛd/, and in American English it is pronounced /ɡɛd/. Tap the audio buttons above to hear it.

Learning

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Mnemonic

Think: 'GUESDE' = 'GUESSED' incorrectly. You might have 'guessed' this was a common word, but it's a specific name from history.

Conceptual Metaphor

N/A for a proper noun.

Practice

Quiz

Fill in the gap
The tradition in French socialism was known for its doctrinal purity.
Multiple Choice

What is 'Guesde' primarily recognized as?

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