Authors: meaning, definitions and examples

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authors

[ ˈɔː.θərz ]

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literary

The creators of written works, especially books, plays, or articles.

Synonyms

novelists, poets, writers

Examples of usage

Many authors struggle with writer's block.
She is a well-known author of mystery novels.

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writing

To be the author of (a book or piece of writing).

Synonyms

compose, create, write

Examples of usage

She authored a best-selling novel last year.
He has authored several scientific papers on the topic.

Translations

Translations of the word "authors" in other languages:

🇵🇹 autores

🇮🇳 लेखकों

🇩🇪 Autoren

🇮🇩 penulis

🇺🇦 автори

🇵🇱 autorzy

🇯🇵 著者

🇫🇷 auteurs

🇪🇸 autores

🇹🇷 yazarlar

🇰🇷 작가들

🇸🇦 مؤلفون

🇨🇿 autoři

🇸🇰 autori

🇨🇳 作者

🇸🇮 avtorji

🇮🇸 höfundar

🇰🇿 авторлар

🇬🇪 ავტორები

🇦🇿 müəlliflər

🇲🇽 autores

Word origin

The word 'author' originated from the Old French word 'auctor', which came from the Latin word 'auctor' meaning 'originator, creator, promulgator'. The concept of authorship has evolved over centuries, from the anonymous scribes of ancient times to the celebrated authors of today.