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Maurois

Maurois

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A French writer famous for books about people's lives and history
  • proper noun
  • /mɔːˈrɔɪ/
: Maurois
  • Many readers admire Maurois for his captivating historical narratives and vivid character portrayals.
  • André Maurois

Examples

  • Under Decker, the university instituted a visiting professorship that brought to the school such luminaries as André Maurois.

    Academic text (2007)

  • André Maurois, known for his insightful biographies, explored the complexities of human relationships in his writing.

  • In his book on romantic partnerships, André Maurois stated that a successful marriage requires continuous effort and understanding.

Surface Forms

Maurois main

Etymology

Maurois is the family name of the French writer André Maurois. A helpful way to remember it is to think of the old Latin word Maurus, meaning 'a Moor' or 'someone from North Africa', because many European family names come from places or groups, so Maurois is a family name that points to that kind of origin.