Dramatists: meaning, definitions and examples
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dramatists
[ หdrรฆmษtษชsts ]
literature
Dramatists are writers who specialize in creating plays for the stage, television, or radio. They are responsible for developing the dialogue, characters, and plot of a dramatic work.
Synonyms
dramaturges, playwrights, scriptwriters.
Which Synonym Should You Choose?
Word | Description / Examples |
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dramatists |
Same as 'dramatists', often interchangeable in use.
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playwrights |
A common and general term for individuals who write plays. Often used in everyday language and in the context of discussing theater broadly.
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scriptwriters |
Refers to writers who create scripts for various media, including film, television, and sometimes stage. Most appropriate when discussing screenwriting or multimedia content.
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dramaturges |
Specifically refers to individuals who not only write plays but also adapt them, and work on the structure and development of theatrical productions. Common in professional and academic settings.
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Examples of usage
- Many famous dramatists, such as Shakespeare and Chekhov, have left a lasting impact on the world of theater.
- Dramatists often draw inspiration from real-life events and personal experiences.
- The work of dramatists is often performed by actors in front of an audience.
Translations
Translations of the word "dramatists" in other languages:
๐ต๐น dramaturgos
๐ฎ๐ณ เคจเคพเคเคเคเคพเคฐเฅเค
๐ฉ๐ช Dramatiker
๐ฎ๐ฉ dramawan
๐บ๐ฆ ะดัะฐะผะฐัััะณะธ
๐ต๐ฑ dramatopisarze
๐ฏ๐ต ๅไฝๅฎถ
๐ซ๐ท dramaturges
๐ช๐ธ dramaturgos
๐น๐ท oyun yazarlarฤฑ
๐ฐ๐ท ๊ทน์๊ฐ
๐ธ๐ฆ ูุชูุงุจ ุงูู ุณุฑุญ
๐จ๐ฟ dramatici
๐ธ๐ฐ dramatici
๐จ๐ณ ๅงไฝๅฎถ
๐ธ๐ฎ dramatiki
๐ฎ๐ธ leikritahรถfundar
๐ฐ๐ฟ ะดัะฐะผะฐัััะณัะฐั
๐ฌ๐ช แแ แแแแขแฃแ แแแแ
๐ฆ๐ฟ dramaturqlar
๐ฒ๐ฝ dramaturgos
Etymology
The term 'dramatists' originated from the Greek word 'dramatikos,' meaning 'pertaining to plays.' The role of dramatists has evolved over centuries, with playwrights like Shakespeare and Ibsen shaping the art of drama. Today, dramatists continue to be an integral part of the entertainment industry, creating engaging and thought-provoking works for audiences worldwide.
See also: dram, dramatic, dramatically, dramatics, dramatist, dramatized, dramaturges.
Word Frequency Rank
With rank #18,842, this word belongs to specialized vocabulary. While not common in everyday speech, it enriches your ability to express complex ideas.
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