Martin Scorsese

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An American film director famous for classic movies like Taxi Driver and Goodfellas

proper noun
/ˈmɑrtɪn skɔrˈsɛzi/

: Martin Scorsese

Many aspiring filmmakers cite Martin Scorsese as a major influence on their work.

Examples

Martin Scorsese directed several classic films including 'Taxi Driver' and 'Goodfellas'.
Did you know Martin Scorsese directed 'Taxi Driver'?
The collaboration between Martin Scorsese and Robert De Niro produced some of cinema's most memorable characters.
Many consider Martin Scorsese a master of modern cinema.
Martin Scorsese is known for his iconic films like Martin Scorsese and "Taxi Driver."
Many consider Martin Scorsese to be a pioneer of modern cinema with his unique storytelling style.
The documentary about Martin Scorsese's career explores his contributions to the film industry.

Surface Forms

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Morphology

Martin + Scorsese

This is a proper name referring to a specific individual; knowing the constituent tokens 'Martin' and 'Scorsese' does not allow a learner to derive the person’s identity, profession, or significance. While a learner might infer it is a person's name, the biographical meaning (famous American film director) is not compositionally derivable from the parts, so the expression is opaque.

Etymology

Martin Scorsese is a famous film director from New York who makes intense movies about city life and strong characters. He used stories from his own neighborhood in his films, so his name now often stands for 'great, realistic movies'.