Derrida, JacquesPronunciation: /ˈdɛrɪdə, dɛʀida/Definition of Derrida, Jacques (1930–2004), French philosopher and critic, the most important figure in deconstructionism. Notable works: Of Grammatology (1967) and Writing and Difference (1967). Derivatives DerrideanPronunciation: /ˌdɛrɪˈdɪən/ adjective & noun Derrida, Jacques in other Oxford dictionaries Definition of Derrida, Jacques in the US English dictionary