Playwright: meaning, definitions and examples
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playwright
[ หpleษชหraษชt ]
theatre
A playwright is a person who writes plays, especially those intended for the theatre. Playwrights create the dialogue, characters, and storyline for a theatrical production.
Synonyms
author, dramatist, scriptwriter.
Which Synonym Should You Choose?
| Word | Description / Examples |
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| playwright |
Use when referring to someone who writes plays for the theater.
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| dramatist |
A less common synonym for playwright. It can refer to someone who writes plays, especially serious or classical works. It is often used in formal or academic contexts.
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| scriptwriter |
Applies to someone who writes scripts for movies, television shows, or radio programs.
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| author |
Use for someone who writes books, articles, or any other written work. This is a broad term that can include novelists, journalists, and more.
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Examples of usage
- He is a talented playwright, known for his thought-provoking plays.
- The playwright won several awards for her latest work.
- The young playwright was inspired by the works of Shakespeare.
- The playwright's new play will premiere next month.
- The playwright's unique style sets him apart from others in the industry.
Translations
Translations of the word "playwright" in other languages:
๐ต๐น dramaturgo
๐ฎ๐ณ เคจเคพเคเคเคเคพเคฐ
๐ฉ๐ช Dramatiker
๐ฎ๐ฉ penulis drama
๐บ๐ฆ ะดัะฐะผะฐัััะณ
๐ต๐ฑ dramaturg
๐ฏ๐ต ๅไฝๅฎถ
๐ซ๐ท dramaturge
๐ช๐ธ dramaturgo
๐น๐ท oyun yazarฤฑ
๐ฐ๐ท ๊ทน์๊ฐ
๐ธ๐ฆ ูุงุชุจ ู ุณุฑุญู
๐จ๐ฟ dramatik
๐ธ๐ฐ dramatik
๐จ๐ณ ๅงไฝๅฎถ
๐ธ๐ฎ dramaturg
๐ฎ๐ธ leikritahรถfundur
๐ฐ๐ฟ ะดัะฐะผะฐัััะณ
๐ฌ๐ช แแ แแแแขแฃแ แแ
๐ฆ๐ฟ dramaturq
๐ฒ๐ฝ dramaturgo
Etymology
The term 'playwright' originated in the early 1600s and combines the words 'play' and 'wright,' which means 'maker.' Playwrights have been an integral part of theatre history, shaping the way stories are told on stage. Famous playwrights throughout history include William Shakespeare, Arthur Miller, and Tennessee Williams.
See also: downplay, interplay, misplay, outplay, outplayed, overplay, play, playback, playboy, player, players, playful, playfully, playfulness, playground, playhouse, playing, playlist, playoff, plays, plaything, playtime, playwrights, teleplay.
Word Frequency Rank
At position #13,464, this word is part of sophisticated English vocabulary. It's useful for academic or professional contexts where precise language is needed.
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