Mounier

Mounier is a surname of French origin. It is encountered in France and other French-speaking regions, where it has been borne by various individuals across fields such as philosophy, science, and the arts. The name is primarily a family name rather than a place or organization.

Notable individuals include Emmanuel Mounier (1905–1950), a French philosopher and theologian who founded Christian personalism. His work emphasized the intrinsic dignity of the person, solidarity, and community as central to social life, and he influenced postwar European thought and Catholic social theory.

In medicine, the name appears in Mounier-Kuhn syndrome, also known as Mounier syndrome. It is a rare congenital disorder characterized by diffuse tracheobronchomegaly, meaning enlargement of the trachea and main bronchi. The condition can lead to recurrent respiratory infections and airway complications.

Beyond these uses, Mounier may refer to other people bearing the surname in various disciplines, particularly within French-speaking contexts. The term does not denote a single, specific entity beyond these associations, and its meaning is usually derived from the context in which it appears.