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Noun derrida has 1 sense
  1. Derrida, Jacques Derrida - French philosopher and critic; exponent of deconstructionism (born in 1930)
    --1 is a kind of philosopher; literary critic

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Derrida

Description:

Derrida refers to Jacques Derrida, a prominent French philosopher and founder of the philosophical movement known as deconstruction. He is widely regarded as one of the most influential thinkers of the 20th century.

Senses and Usages:

Sense 1: Noun - Philosopher

Refers to Jacques Derrida himself or any follower or scholar of his philosophical ideas and theories.

Example Sentence: Many contemporary philosophers were heavily influenced by Derrida's works.

Sense 2: Noun - Deconstruction

Denotes the philosophical movement initiated by Jacques Derrida that focuses on the analysis of texts to reveal hidden meanings and contradictions.

Example Sentence: The deconstructionist approach introduced by Derrida revolutionized literary criticism.

Sense 3: Adjective - Derridean

Describes something that is related to or influenced by Derrida's philosophical ideas or the deconstructionist movement.

Example Sentence: The novel has a Derridean narrative structure, challenging traditional storytelling conventions.

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