vol·tair·e·an I. noun orvol·tair·i·an\ ̷ ̷ˈta(a)rēən, -ˈter-\ Usage: usually capitalized Etymology:Voltaire (F. M. Arouet) died 1778 French writer + English -an, n. suffix : a follower of Voltaire or an advocate of Voltairianism II. adjective orvoltairian\(ˈ) ̷ ̷| ̷ ̷ ̷ ̷ ̷ ̷\ Usage: usually capitalized Etymology:Voltaire + English -an, adjective suffix : of, relating to, or typical of Voltaire