mccullers: meaning, definition, pronunciation and examples
Very LowFormal, Academic, Literary
Quick answer
What does “mccullers” mean?
The surname of American novelist Carson McCullers (1917-1967).
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Definition
Meaning and Definition
The surname of American novelist Carson McCullers (1917-1967)
Primarily used as a proper noun referring to the author herself, her literary works, or her distinctive thematic style characterized by Southern Gothic elements, isolation, and adolescent angst.
Dialectal Variation
British vs American Usage
Differences
No significant differences in meaning or usage. Both refer to the same author. Potential minor spelling pronunciation differences due to the double 'c' and double 'l'.
Connotations
Connotations are identical: Southern American literature, psychological depth, marginalised characters.
Frequency
Equally low frequency in both varieties, confined to literary discussion.
Grammar
How to Use “mccullers” in a Sentence
[Proper Noun] (as subject)the [Proper Noun] of [Title]in the style of [Proper Noun]Vocabulary
Collocations
Examples
Examples of “mccullers” in a Sentence
adjective
British English
- McCullersian themes of loneliness pervade the novel.
American English
- The story has a McCullers-esque feel to its characterization.
Usage
Meaning in Context
Business
Not applicable.
Academic
Used in literary criticism, American studies, and gender studies courses. E.g., 'A Marxist reading of McCullers.'
Everyday
Virtually never used in everyday conversation outside specific literary circles.
Technical
Not applicable.
Vocabulary
Synonyms of “mccullers”
Neutral
Weak
Watch out
Common Mistakes When Using “mccullers”
- Using it as a common noun (e.g., 'He is a mccullers').
- Misspelling (e.g., MacCullers, McCuller).
- Mispronouncing the first syllable as /mæk/ instead of /mə/.
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
No, it is a very low-frequency proper noun referring specifically to the author Carson McCullers.
Not in standard usage. Rarely, in literary criticism, adjectival forms like 'McCullersian' might be coined.
In both British and American English, it is approximately 'muh-KULL-ers', with a slight rhotic /r/ in American English at the end.
As a culturally significant proper name of a major literary figure, it may appear in encyclopedic or learner's dictionaries for reference.
The surname of American novelist Carson McCullers (1917-1967).
Mccullers is usually formal, academic, literary in register.
Learning
Memory Aids
Mnemonic
Imagine a McCULL (like calling cattle) in the American SOUTH (where she wrote) – McCullers is a Southern writer.
Conceptual Metaphor
Not applicable for a proper noun.
Practice
Quiz
What is 'McCullers' primarily?