Alexandrianism
- noun
- /ˌælɪɡˈzændriənɪzəm/
- Literature
- Many scholars debate the influence of Alexandrianism on later European literature.
Examples
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Her writing style, marked by Alexandrianism, appealed to a highly educated audience.
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The poem reflects the essence of Alexandrianism through its intricate metaphors.
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The poet's fascination with Alexandrianism is evident in his use of complex allusions.
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Many scholars debate the influence of Alexandrianism on modern literature.
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The poet's work reflects an Alexandrianism that fuses intricate themes with sophisticated language.
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The museum's exhibit on ancient literature showcased the influence of Alexandrianism on subsequent cultural movements.
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Many scholars agree that Alexandrianism marked a pivotal shift towards complexity in philosophical discourse.
Synonyms
A way of writing and speaking that copies Cicero's formal, fancy style
A style of writing that copies old heroic stories and makes new works sound ancient
Surface Forms
Morphology
Alexandrianism = Alexandrian (transparent) = Alexandria + an + ism
Formed from the adjective 'Alexandrian' + the productive suffix '-ism' meaning a style, movement, or doctrine associated with Alexandria, so the derivation is clear.
Etymology
Alexandrianism comes from the city Alexandria, which was famous long ago for its great library and many scholars, and from -ism, meaning 'a style or belief'. So Alexandrianism describes a learned, often complex literary or cultural style linked to that city's way of thinking.
