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Noun: Montagnard  ,món-tun,yaa(r)d
  1. A member of an indigenous ethnic minority group from the Central Highlands of Vietnam, known for their distinct cultures and languages
    "The Montagnards fought alongside American forces during the Vietnam War"
     
  2. (historical) a member of a radical republican group during the French Revolution, known for their extreme left-wing views
    "The Montagnards, led by Robespierre, dominated the National Convention"

Derived forms: Montagnards

Encyclopedia: Montagnard