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🎬 Matrix film character 🏰 Related to Frankish kings 👑 A Frankish ruler
Merovingian

Merovingian

1 9.9
A powerful program in The Matrix films who trades information and controls other programs
  • proper noun
  • /ˌmɛrəˈvɪndʒən/
translation icon : Merovingio
  • Close by was a small gold coin from Merovingian France, one of two found, and at the waist, the most stunning and beautiful object of all: a pristine gold belt buckle.

Examples

  • In The Matrix, the Merovingian trades crucial information with those who seek his power.

  • Abbot Theodoric of Saint Peter and Saint Hubert in Andage headed a Benedictine monastery founded in Merovingian times.

    Academic text (2018)

  • Merovingian's frozen core melts at the warmth of his shadow.

    Blog text (4)

  • Man: MEROVINGIAN IS SPELLED M-E-R-O-V-I-N-G-I-A-N.

    Akeelah and the Bee (2006)

  • There are no blue-blooded Merovingians in smoke-filled rooms deciding what Lagarde, Obama, Soros, or Gerard are going to do.

    Blog text (22)

  • The characters needed to negotiate with the Merovingian to gain access to hidden knowledge.

  • As the ruler of the underground, the Merovingian commands respect among all programs.

Compounds

Merovingian dynasty
9.9

A royal family of the Franks who ruled parts of present-day France and Germany from about 500 to 750 AD

Surface Forms

Merovingian main

Morphology

Merovingian = Meroving + ian

The character name is based on the historical dynastic name plus '-ian'; this is a proper-name formation and not transparently analyzable for learners into meaningful English components.

Etymology

Merovingian in The Matrix takes its name from the old Frankish royal family of Merovech. Using that name gives the character a sense of ancient power and secret rule, which fits a program who controls information.