Angelopoulos
Definition
A surname of Greek origin found in international onomastics and sporadically in Romanian records. Its etymology stems from combining the base name 'Angelos' (angel / messenger) with the Hellenic patronymic suffix '-poulos' (meaning son of or descendant of), carrying the general meaning of 'son of Angelos'. The name bears major cultural weight due to world-class personalities, notably the celebrated film director Theo Angelopoulos, winner of the Palme d'Or at Cannes.
Bilingual Equivalents
- Angelopoulos
- Angelopoulos surname
Grammatical & Source Details
| Inflection Type | Proper masculine noun, singular personal designation, morphologically stable. |
| Formation | Greek onomastic compound structurally formed from the root 'Angelos' and the traditional patronymic suffix '-poulos'. |
| Spelling / Pronunciation | [aɲɟeˈlopulos] |
| Source | Encyclopedia of European Genealogy and Anthroponymic Frameworks |
Contextual Usage Examples
RO: Filmele regizate de Angelopoulos sunt cunoscute pentru cadrele lor lungi și profunzimea melancolică a narațiunii.
EN: The films directed by Angelopoulos are known for their long takes and the melancholic depth of the narrative.
RO: Am citit un eseu critic despre modul în care Angelopoulos a transformat cinematografia elenă într-o artă universală.
EN: I read a critical essay on how Angelopoulos transformed Greek cinematography into a universal art.
RO: Numele de familie Angelopoulos indică o descendență directă dintr-o familie respectată din regiunea Peloponez.
EN: The surname Angelopoulos indicates a direct descent from a respected family in the Peloponnese region.
Idioms & Phrases
Cinematografia lui Angelopoulos / Angelopoulos' cinematography
RO: Stil artistic vizual caracterizat prin ritm lent, compoziții geometrice impecabile și teme istorice complexe.
EN: An artistic visual style characterized by a slow pace, flawless geometric compositions, and complex historical themes.
Sufixul de tip Angelopoulos / Angelopoulos-type suffix
RO: Procedeu lingvistic elen de formare a numelor prin adăugarea particulei '-poulos' pentru a arăta filiația paternă.
EN: A Greek linguistic process of forming names by adding the particle '-poulos' to show paternal filiation.
Stilul Angelopoulos / Angelopoulos style
RO: Formă de exprimare regizorală poetică și simbolică utilizată ca punct de referință în cinematografia de autor.
EN: A poetic and symbolic form of directorial expression used as a point of reference in auteur cinema.
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