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mercouri: meaning, definition, pronunciation and examples

Low (Specific to cultural/historical contexts)
UK/mɜːˈkʊə.ri/US/mɜːrˈkʊr.i/

Formal, cultural, historical

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What does “mercouri” mean?

Proper noun.

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Definition

Meaning and Definition

Proper noun; a surname, most famously associated with the Greek actress and politician Melina Mercouri.

Used to refer to Melina Mercouri herself, her legacy in film and politics, or by extension to Greek cultural heritage and activism.

Dialectal Variation

British vs American Usage

Differences

Usage is identical, tied to international recognition of the figure.

Connotations

Connotes European cinema, cultural pride, and political activism.

Frequency

Equally low frequency in both dialects.

Grammar

How to Use “mercouri” in a Sentence

N/A for proper noun

Vocabulary

Collocations

strong
Melina MercouriMercouri FoundationMercouri album
medium
like Mercouriera of Mercouriportrayed by Mercouri
weak
Mercouri's voiceMercouri performanceMercouri award

Examples

Examples of “mercouri” 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

N/A

Academic

In film studies or modern Greek history papers.

Everyday

Rare, except in discussions about classic cinema or Greece.

Technical

N/A

Vocabulary

Synonyms of “mercouri”

Strong

N/A

Neutral

Melina

Weak

the actressthe minister

Vocabulary

Antonyms of “mercouri”

N/A

Watch out

Common Mistakes When Using “mercouri”

  • Misspelling as 'Mercury' or 'Mercuri'. Using it as a common noun.

FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

No, it is a proper name of Greek origin, used untranslated in English contexts.

She is most famous internationally for her Oscar-nominated role in 'Never on Sunday' and for serving as Greece's Minister of Culture.

In English, it is typically pronounced mur-KOOR-ee, with the stress on the second syllable.

No, as it is a proper noun, it is not permitted in standard word games like Scrabble.

Proper noun.

Mercouri is usually formal, cultural, historical in register.

Phrases

Idioms & Phrases

  • “N/A”

Learning

Memory Aids

Mnemonic

MERCouri: Remember 'MER' from 'MERmaid' (associated with Greece/the sea) and 'COURI' like 'courier' delivering Greek culture.

Conceptual Metaphor

A NAME IS A LEGACY (The name Mercouri embodies cultural and political heritage).

Practice

Quiz

Fill in the gap
The Foundation continues to promote cultural projects in Greece.
Multiple Choice

Melina Mercouri was also known for her role as:

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