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gestation a. the development of the embryo of a viviparous mammal, between conception and birth: about 266 days in humans, 624 days in elephants, and 63 days in cats b. (as modifier): gestation period How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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| Chametzky traces the gestatory period of modern public intellectuals ("those who attempt to influence social and political events and reality with ideas") to the anti-Semitic Dreyfus Affair in France, during which Jewish intellectuals like Julian Benda played important roles by "accusing" the French society of injustice, racism, and corruption. |
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