Authors: meaning, definitions and examples

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authors

 

[ หˆษ”ห.ฮธษ™rz ]

Noun / Verb
Context #1 | Noun

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.
Context #2 | Verb

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:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น autores

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคฒเฅ‡เค–เค•เฅ‹เค‚

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Autoren

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ penulis

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฐะฒั‚ะพั€ะธ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ autorzy

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ่‘—่€…

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท auteurs

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ autores

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท yazarlar

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์ž‘๊ฐ€๋“ค

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ู…ุคู„ููˆู†

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ autoล™i

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ autori

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ไฝœ่€…

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ avtorji

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ hรถfundar

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะฐะฒั‚ะพั€ะปะฐั€

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒแƒ•แƒขแƒแƒ แƒ”แƒ‘แƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ mรผษ™lliflษ™r

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ autores

Etymology

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.

See also: authored, authoring, authoritarian, authoritative, authorities, authority, authorization, authorize, authorized, authorizer, authorship.

Word Frequency Rank

This word ranks #1,682, placing it within important intermediate vocabulary. Learning it will significantly improve your ability to express yourself in English.