arthuriana
|ar-thu-ri-a-na|
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/ˌɑrθəˈriːənə/
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/ˌɑːθəˈriːənə/
collection relating to Arthur
Etymology
'arthuriana' originates from the proper name 'Arthur' combined with the Neo-Latin/Italian suffix '-iana', used to form collective or possessive nouns meaning 'things relating to'.
'arthuriana' was formed by analogy with words like 'Victoriana' and 'Johnsoniana' in Neo-Latin/English usage; the pattern attaches '-iana' to a personal or place name to denote associated materials, producing the modern English usage 'arthuriana'.
Initially formed simply to denote items connected to 'Arthur' ('things of or about Arthur'), it has come to be used both as a general mass-noun for Arthur-related material and as a title for specialized publications.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
collective materials (writings, studies, artifacts, and other items) relating to King Arthur and the Arthurian legends; used as a mass noun.
He has a large collection of arthuriana covering medieval romances and modern scholarship.
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Noun 2
the title of a scholarly journal or other publications devoted to studies of Arthurian legend (proper noun use).
She published an article in Arthuriana on the portrayal of Guinevere.
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Last updated: 2025/10/23 15:03