Monologuist: meaning, definitions and examples

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monologuist

 

[ mษ™หˆnษ’lษ™ษกษชst ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

theater performance

A monologist is a performer or writer who presents a monologue, which is a long speech delivered by one person. This art form is common in theater and can convey a character's thoughts and emotions or tell a story. Monologists often engage their audience by sharing personal experiences or opinions. They hold the stage alone, making their performance a unique and intimate experience for the viewers.

Synonyms

dramatic speaker, one-man show, solo performer

Examples of usage

  • The monologist captivated the audience with her powerful delivery.
  • Many famous monologists have created iconic one-person shows.
  • He was recognized as a talented monologist at the comedy festival.

Translations

Translations of the word "monologuist" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น monologuista

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคเค•เคฒ เคธเค‚เคตเคพเคฆเค•เคฐเฅเคคเคพ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Monologist

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ monologis

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะผะพะฝะพะปะพะณั–ัั‚

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ monologista

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใƒขใƒŽใƒญใƒผใ‚ฐๆผ”่€…

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท monologuiste

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ monologuista

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท monologcu

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๋ชจ๋…ธ๋กœ๊ทธ ์—ฐ๊ธฐ์ž

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ู…ุคุฏูŠ ุงู„ู…ูˆู†ูˆู„ูˆุฌ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ monologista

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ monologista

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ็‹ฌ็™ฝ่€…

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ monologist

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ monologisti

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะผะพะฝะพะปะพะณะธัั‚

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ›แƒแƒœแƒแƒšแƒแƒ’แƒ˜แƒกแƒขแƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ monoloqรงu

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ monologuista

Etymology

The term 'monologist' comes from the Greek word 'monologos,' where 'mono-' means 'single' or 'one,' and 'logos' means 'speech' or 'word.' It was first used in English in the late 19th century to describe a solo performance art that focuses on speeches delivered by a single person. Over the years, monologues have become an essential component of theater, literature, and comedy. Renowned writers and performers, from Shakespeare to contemporary comedians, have utilized monologues to express deeper themes and engage audiences. The evolution of the monologist reflects changes in culture, with a growing emphasis on personal storytelling and connection with the audience.