kerámiás

Kerámiás is a Greek term that can refer to matters related to pottery and ceramics, and it also exists as a Greek surname. In transliteration, it appears as Kerámias or Keramiás, depending on accenting conventions. The word is connected to the Greek linguistic family surrounding keramos, the material clay used in pottery, and to the broader field of ceramics.

Etymology and form: The root ker- in Greek is linked to clay and pottery, and the related adjective keramikós means ceramic. The form kerámiás can function as an agent noun or surname, signaling a link to ceramic work or pottery production. As with many Greek occupational surnames, the term likely originated from a historical association with pottery makers or tile artisans, though its use today is more general and often personal rather than occupational in modern contexts.

Usage: Kerámiás can appear in two main contexts. As a descriptor, it may be used in phrases related to ceramics or ceramic arts in Greek, aligned with the broader category of keramikí (ceramics). As a surname, kerámiás identifies individuals or families and is found among Greek-speaking populations. Because Greek surnames often derive from occupations, kerámiás etymologically suggests a link to pottery or tile production, though contemporary bearers may have diverse professions.

Cultural context: Ceramics have a long-standing role in Greek history, from ancient pottery to contemporary ceramic art and industry. The term kerámiás thus sits within a broader cultural vocabulary that encompasses craft, art, and material science in Greece.

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