(1930–2004), French philosopher and critic, the most important figure in deconstructionism. Notable works: Of Grammatology (1967) and Writing and Difference (1967).
Definition of Derrida, Jacques in US English:
Derrida, Jacques
proper nounˈderidə
(1930–2004), French philosopher and literary critic. He was an important figure in the theory of deconstructionism.