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Term: Alfred Dreyfus

Description:

Alfred Dreyfus refers to a prominent French military officer who became the center of a highly controversial political scandal known as the Dreyfus Affair. This term can also be used to indicate the wider significance of this scandal, which exposed underlying anti-Semitism within the French society during the late 19th and early 20th centuries.

Part of Speech: Proper noun

Senses:

1. Proper noun: Refers to the individual, Alfred Dreyfus, a French military officer.
2. Noun: Refers to the Dreyfus Affair, the political scandal surrounding Alfred Dreyfus.

Sample Sentences:

1. Alfred Dreyfus was a highly respected military officer in France during the late 19th century.
2. The wrongful conviction of Alfred Dreyfus shook the foundations of French society.
3. The Dreyfus Affair sparked widespread debates about justice and anti-Semitism.
4. Researching the details of the Alfred Dreyfus case helped shed light on the history of anti-Semitism in France.

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• The Dreyfus Affair: A History
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• Anti-Semitism in France: A Historical Perspective