1. members of a political opposition or rebellion, especially those who participated in the Fronde civil wars in 17th-century France
Usage: historical
2. political opponents or critics who challenge established authority
Usage: formal

Examples

• The frondeurs opposed Cardinal Mazarin’s policies during the regency.
• Historical accounts describe the frondeurs as noble rebels fighting royal authority.
• Modern political frondeurs continue to challenge the establishment.
• The party’s frondeurs criticized the leadership’s new direction.
• These frondeurs represented various factions within the opposition movement.
• The frondeurs’ rebellion lasted from 1648 to 1653.