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From what I've read, everyone has a claim on Merlin. Was he Scottish, Welsh, English or even French? All these countries have got a big claim on him and Camelot. That's why the Arthurian legends are so popular - because they are such good stories.
Colin Morgan

Meaning of "Arthurian" in the English dictionary

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PRONUNCIATION OF ARTHURIAN

Arthurian  [ɑːˈθjʊərɪən] play
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GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF ARTHURIAN

noun
adjective
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Arthurian is an adjective.
The adjective is the word that accompanies the noun to determine or qualify it.

WHAT DOES ARTHURIAN MEAN IN ENGLISH?

Arthurian

King Arthur

King Arthur is a legendary British leader of the late 5th and early 6th centuries, who, according to medieval histories and romances, led the defence of Britain against Saxon invaders in the early 6th century. The details of Arthur's story are mainly composed of folklore and literary invention, and his historical existence is debated and disputed by modern historians. The sparse historical background of Arthur is gleaned from various sources, including the Annales Cambriae, the Historia Brittonum, and the writings of Gildas. Arthur's name also occurs in early poetic sources such as Y Gododdin. Arthur is a central figure in the legends making up the so-called Matter of Britain. The legendary Arthur developed as a figure of international interest largely through the popularity of Geoffrey of Monmouth's fanciful and imaginative 12th-century Historia Regum Britanniae. In some Welsh and Breton tales and poems that date from before this work, Arthur appears either as a great warrior defending Britain from human and supernatural enemies or as a magical figure of folklore, sometimes associated with the Welsh Otherworld, Annwn.

Definition of Arthurian in the English dictionary

The definition of Arthurian in the dictionary is of or relating to King Arthur and his Knights of the Round Table.

WORDS THAT RHYME WITH ARTHURIAN


Arcturian
ɑːkˈtjʊərɪən
Asturian
æˈstʊərɪən
azurean
æzˈjʊərɪən
Ben-Gurion
bɛnˈɡʊərɪən
centurion
sɛnˈtjʊərɪən
decurion
dɪˈkjʊərɪən
durian
ˈdjʊərɪən
durion
ˈdjʊərɪən
holothurian
ˌhɒləˈθjʊərɪən
Khachaturian
ˌkɑːtʃəˈtʊərɪən
Ligurian
lɪˈɡjʊərɪən
Manchurian
mænˈtʃʊərɪən
Masurian
məˈsjʊərɪən
Missourian
mɪˈzʊərɪən
pagurian
pəˈɡjʊərɪən
Saussurean
səʊˈsjʊərɪən
Silurian
saɪˈlʊərɪən
tellurian
tɛˈlʊərɪən
tellurion
tɛˈlʊərɪən
turion
ˈtʊərɪən

WORDS THAT BEGIN LIKE ARTHURIAN

Arthur
arti
artic
artichoke
article
article numbering
article of faith
article of virtu
articled
articled clerk
articles
articles of association
Articles of Confederation
Articles of War

WORDS THAT END LIKE ARTHURIAN

Adrian
archosaurian
Brian
Bulgarian
centaurian
dinosaurian
historian
humanitarian
Hungarian
Isaurian
megalosaurian
plesiosaurian
pterosaurian
saurian
stegosaurian
Syrian
teleosaurian
the Silurian
Uighurian
Uigurian

Synonyms and antonyms of Arthurian in the English dictionary of synonyms

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Translation of «Arthurian» into 25 languages

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TRANSLATION OF ARTHURIAN

Find out the translation of Arthurian to 25 languages with our English multilingual translator.
The translations of Arthurian from English to other languages presented in this section have been obtained through automatic statistical translation; where the essential translation unit is the word «Arthurian» in English.

Translator English - Chinese

亚瑟王
1,325 millions of speakers

Translator English - Spanish

artúrica
570 millions of speakers

English

Arthurian
510 millions of speakers

Translator English - Hindi

अर्थुरियन
380 millions of speakers
ar

Translator English - Arabic

آرثر
280 millions of speakers

Translator English - Russian

Артуре
278 millions of speakers

Translator English - Portuguese

arturiano
270 millions of speakers

Translator English - Bengali

Arthurian
260 millions of speakers

Translator English - French

arthurienne
220 millions of speakers

Translator English - Malay

Arthurian
190 millions of speakers

Translator English - German

Artus
180 millions of speakers

Translator English - Japanese

アーサー王の
130 millions of speakers

Translator English - Korean

아서 왕
85 millions of speakers

Translator English - Javanese

Arthurian
85 millions of speakers
vi

Translator English - Vietnamese

Arthur
80 millions of speakers

Translator English - Tamil

ஆர்தரிய
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Marathi

आर्थरियन
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Turkish

Arthur
70 millions of speakers

Translator English - Italian

arturiano
65 millions of speakers

Translator English - Polish

arturiański
50 millions of speakers

Translator English - Ukrainian

Артурі
40 millions of speakers

Translator English - Romanian

Arthur
30 millions of speakers
el

Translator English - Greek

Αρθούρου
15 millions of speakers
af

Translator English - Afrikaans

Arthur
14 millions of speakers
sv

Translator English - Swedish

Arthurian
10 millions of speakers
no

Translator English - Norwegian

Arthurian
5 millions of speakers

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Examples of use in the English literature, quotes and news about Arthurian

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8 QUOTES WITH «ARTHURIAN»

Famous quotes and sentences with the word Arthurian.
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Jamie Campbell Bower
Growing up in England, I was constantly surrounded by the Arthurian legend.
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Bruce Boxleitner
I read H.P. Lovecraft. I also like Sword and Sorcery stuff, Arthurian legend.
3
Matt Frewer
Ever since I was a kid, I've always been fascinated by the Arthurian Legend, and, you know, the notion of nobility in battle and the - the notion of chivalry.
4
Colin Morgan
Any Arthurian enthusiast who has watched 'Merlin' has probably concluded that it's not accurate whatsoever - but, it's not meant to be. It's not meant to be a true telling. It's in a fantasy setting, it's really concentrating on the fantasy element.
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Colin Morgan
Because it was one of my favorites from the Arthurian legend, one of the things that I really enjoyed doing was the legend of the crystal cave. In my head, it was fun to imagine what it was going to look like because there was a lot of CGI involved, in seeing visions of the future reflected within crystals.
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Colin Morgan
From what I've read, everyone has a claim on Merlin. Was he Scottish, Welsh, English or even French? All these countries have got a big claim on him and Camelot. That's why the Arthurian legends are so popular - because they are such good stories.
7
David Thewlis
It wasn't the greatest script in the world, but not many people can say they've played a wicked king in a swashbuckling Arthurian special-effects monster movie.
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Steve Valentine
I was big into mythology when I was a kid - Arthurian legends and Greek mythology, that was kind of my passion. I hadn't heard of the books, but I was told they were very popular amongst the kids, so I got a hold of them and read them. I totally got it!

10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «ARTHURIAN»

Discover the use of Arthurian in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to Arthurian and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
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Arthurian Romances
Although he didn't invent the Round Table or the tales of its fellowship, the twelfth-century poet Chrétien de Troyes was the first to recount in verse the adventures of Arthur's knights.
Chretien de Troyes, 2013
2
The Arthurian Handbook: Second Edition
Arthurian literature did not stop with Malory and resume with Tennyson. It is true that the popularity of Arthurian themes declined sharply after the close of the Middle Ages. Yet interest in Arthur never ceased en tirely, and in fact the sixteenth ...
Norris J. Lacy, Geoffrey Ashe, Debra N. Mancoff, 2014
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A History of Arthurian Scholarship
A survey of critical attention devoted to Arthurian matters.
Norris J. Lacy, 2006
4
The Arthurian Name Dictionary
First Published in 1999
Christopher W. Bruce, 2013
5
Popular Arthurian Traditions
From medieval history and romance through various twentieth-century renderings, this collection of essays considers themes, characters, and events of the legend and the meanings they impart.
Sally K. Slocum, 1992
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On Arthurian women: essays in memory of Maureen Fries
Edited by Bonnie Wheeler and Fiona Tolhurst, literary inheritors of the feminist Arthurian legacy, these essays pay tribute to Maureen Fries, who played a ground-breaking role in re-examining traditional perceptions of the stories of King ...
Maureen Fries, Bonnie Wheeler, Fiona Tolhurst, 2001
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The Development of Arthurian Romance
Stimulating and masterly study examines the evolution of the great mass of fiction surrounding the Arthurian legend in Western literature — from Geoffrey of Monmouth's History of the Kings of Britain and the collection of Welsh tales ...
Roger Sherman Loomis, 2012
8
Paganism in Arthurian Romance
This is dark and difficult territory, but building on elusive clues, and tracing a range of sites, especially in south-west Britain, John Darrah has added a significant new dimension to the search for the sources of the legends of Arthur ...
John Darrah, 1997
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A Companion to Arthurian Literature
Beginning with the debate about the “historical” Arthur and his Celtic origins, this volume chronicles the transmission and reception of the legend throughout Britain and Europe.
Helen Fulton, 2012
10
Arthurian Women: A Casebook
Twenty-nine collected essays represent a critical history of Shakespeare's play as text and as theater, beginning with Samuel Johnson in 1765, and ending with a review of the Royal Shakespeare Company production in 1991.
Thelma S. Fenster, 1996

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «ARTHURIAN»

Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term Arthurian is used in the context of the following news items.
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Sibling incest is a tale as old as time—and it's not going away
Later stories walk an uneasy line between mythic incest and real-life taboo; Arthurian myths heavily feature Morgana and Arthur's tragic and ... «A.V. Club Milwaukee, Jul 15»
2
Time to read a good long book
It is a wonderful work: slow-moving, intense, singular, dream-like and a yet very practical evocation of the Arthurian world. It's a book of wisdom ... «Irish Times, Jul 15»
3
Interview/ Kazuo Ishiguro: One's dark history central to Ishiguro's …
“The Buried Giant” follows a couple in Arthurian-era Britain who set out to search for a missing son. The underlying theme is how people--both ... «Asahi Shimbun, Jul 15»
4
If modern life is rubbish, head to Cornwall for a tranquil world of myth …
There we found two storytellers dressed as medieval minstrels entertaining visitors with tales of Arthurian legend. Later, we explored the beach ... «Mirror.co.uk, Jul 15»
5
Any Questions #201
... Original Score: one for How Now, Dow Jones and one for what 1983 musical, based on — and named for — a wizard from Arthurian legend? «WAMC, Jul 15»
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Cornwall : Branch Active on Several Fronts
I was aware of the routeway and the possible Arthurian links but not of the 1549 connection. Kind regards Steve - Cllr Steve Rogerson? «Celtic News, Jul 15»
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What's your absolute favorite piece of media so far this year?
Giant's mixture of fairy tales and Arthurian legend leads on symbolism and mystery for much of its length, but the central relationship—an ... «A.V. Club Denver/Boulder, Jul 15»
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Review: Kingsman: The Secret Service Blu-ray and Digital HD
... and refined lady do-gooders who have taken their code names from Arthurian knights and are backed by English aristocracy unlimited funds. «iTWire, Jul 15»
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World Update: Hill Fort Said to be King Arthur's Guinevere That Has …
It was considered as Queen Ganhumara's birthplace which gives the historical root for Queen Guinevere from the Arthurian legends. Although ... «Realty Today, Jul 15»
10
Monty Python and the Holy Grail
According to BYU film studies professor Darl Larsen, in crafting their 1975 cult-classic film the Pythons drew from Arthurian legend, the Medieval period, and the ... «RadioWest, Jul 15»

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