melchiades: meaning, definition, pronunciation and examples
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What does “melchiades” mean?
A proper noun.
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Definition
Meaning and Definition
A proper noun; the name of a character in the novel "One Hundred Years of Solitude" by Gabriel García Márquez.
In literary contexts, a reference to the wise, enigmatic, and immortal gypsy who introduces the Buendía family to new technologies and mystical knowledge in Macondo.
Dialectal Variation
British vs American Usage
Differences
No difference in usage. Recognised only in literary/academic circles.
Connotations
Evokes magical realism, Latin American literature, and themes of knowledge, mystery, and cyclical time.
Frequency
Extremely rare outside discussions of García Márquez's work.
Grammar
How to Use “melchiades” in a Sentence
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Examples
Examples of “melchiades” in a Sentence
verb
British English
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American English
- N/A
adverb
British English
- N/A
American English
- N/A
adjective
British English
- N/A
American English
- N/A
Usage
Meaning in Context
Business
Not used.
Academic
Used in literary criticism, Latin American studies, and courses on magical realism.
Everyday
Virtually never used.
Technical
Not used.
Watch out
Common Mistakes When Using “melchiades”
- Misspelling as 'Melchizedek', 'Melquiades', or 'Melchiadez'.
- Using it as a common noun.
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
No, it is exclusively a proper noun from a specific literary work.
The stress is on the second syllable: mel-KEE-uh-deez (UK) / mel-KEE-uh-deez (US).
Only if you are discussing Gabriel García Márquez's novel. It is not a general vocabulary item.
He is a mystical figure who brings technology and prophecy to Macondo, connecting the past and future through his encoded parchments.
A proper noun.
Melchiades is usually literary in register.
Phrases
Idioms & Phrases
- “N/A”
Learning
Memory Aids
Mnemonic
MELCHIADES: MELts CIty's HArd DESert of ignorance with mystical knowledge.
Conceptual Metaphor
KNOWLEDGE IS A MYSTERIOUS, CYCLICAL FORCE; THE PAST IS AN UNREADABLE TEXT.
Practice
Quiz
What is the primary context for encountering the name 'Melchiades' in English?