maurras: meaning, definition, pronunciation and examples
Very LowFormal, Academic, Historical
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What does “maurras” mean?
A proper noun referring to Charles Maurras, a French author, poet, and political theorist associated with integral nationalism and the Action Française movement.
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Meaning and Definition
A proper noun referring to Charles Maurras, a French author, poet, and political theorist associated with integral nationalism and the Action Française movement.
Used metonymically to refer to the political ideology of integral nationalism, anti-parliamentarism, and monarchism he championed, or to his literary works.
Dialectal Variation
British vs American Usage
Differences
No significant difference in usage; the term is equally rare in both varieties and confined to specialist discourse.
Connotations
Carries strong historical and ideological connotations related to far-right, anti-republican, and nationalist thought in early 20th-century France.
Frequency
Extremely low frequency in general language. Slightly more likely to appear in UK academic texts due to proximity and historical study of European politics.
Grammar
How to Use “maurras” in a Sentence
Maurras + verb (e.g., 'Maurras argued that...')Maurras's + noun (e.g., 'Maurras's ideology')adjective + Maurras (e.g., 'the reactionary Maurras')Vocabulary
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Examples
Examples of “maurras” in a Sentence
verb
British English
- N/A - Proper noun
American English
- N/A - Proper noun
adverb
British English
- N/A - No standard adverbial form.
American English
- N/A - No standard adverbial form.
adjective
British English
- His Maurrasian views were controversial.
- The essay had a distinctly Maurrasian tone.
American English
- The group's ideology was Maurrasian in origin.
- A Maurrasian critique of democracy.
Usage
Meaning in Context
Business
Virtually never used.
Academic
Used in history, political science, and French literature departments when discussing early 20th-century European right-wing thought.
Everyday
Extremely unlikely to be encountered or used.
Technical
Used as a specific referent in political philosophy and intellectual history.
Vocabulary
Synonyms of “maurras”
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Antonyms of “maurras”
Watch out
Common Mistakes When Using “maurras”
- Using it as a common noun (e.g., 'a maurras').
- Misspelling as 'Mauras' or 'Morras'.
- Incorrect pronunciation stressing the first syllable (/ˈmɔːrəs/).
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
No, it is the anglicised pronunciation/spelling of a French proper name (Charles Maurras). It enters English texts only as a reference to this person or his ideas.
In British English, it is often /mɔːˈrɑː/ (mor-RAH). In American English, it is /mɔˈrɑ/ (mor-RAH). The French original is /mo.ʁas/.
Not in standard dictionaries, but in academic writing, the derived form 'Maurrasian' is sometimes used as an adjective (e.g., 'Maurrasian ideology').
As an example of a very low-frequency, context-specific proper noun that learners might encounter in specialised reading. It highlights how names of influential figures can become lexical items within certain discourses.
A proper noun referring to Charles Maurras, a French author, poet, and political theorist associated with integral nationalism and the Action Française movement.
Maurras is usually formal, academic, historical in register.
Phrases
Idioms & Phrases
- “None. It is a proper name.”
Learning
Memory Aids
Mnemonic
Think: 'MORE-RAH' - He wanted MORE power for the traditional monarchy (RAH, like a king).
Conceptual Metaphor
MAURRAS IS A CORNERSTONE (of a specific ideological edifice).
Practice
Quiz
In which field is the term 'Maurras' most likely to be used?