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Levée en masse

Meaning in history, with examples

nounCommon term

In history, levée en masse means: The broad mobilization of a population for war, especially associated with revolutionary France.

In Turkish: kitlesel seferberlik, levée en masse

How it is used

Retain the French phrase when discussing the historical policy; include civilian contributions as relevant.

Example sentences

  1. The lecture connected the levée en masse with the politics of citizenship.

    War service is considered as part of a new political relationship.

  2. The levée en masse required supplies and labour as well as soldiers.

    Mobilizing a population reaches beyond enlistment alone.

Common collocations

  • the levée en masse
  • declare a levée en masse
  • revolutionThe sudden, often violent overthrow of a government or political system by its people, or any deep and rapid change in society, the economy or ideas.
  • campaignA series of military operations carried out over a period of time in one area or with one main aim, such as capturing a city or defeating an enemy army.

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