Playwrights: meaning, definitions and examples
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playwrights
[ หpleษชหraษชt ]
theater
Playwrights are writers who create plays for the stage. They are responsible for developing the dialogue, characters, and overall structure of a play.
Synonyms
author, dramatist, scriptwriter.
Which Synonym Should You Choose?
Word | Description / Examples |
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dramatist |
Similar to 'playwright,' but can be used in a more academic or historical context.
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author |
A general term for someone who writes books, articles, or other written works; not limited to theatrical plays.
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scriptwriter |
Commonly used for someone who writes scripts for movies, TV shows, or radio programs.
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Examples of usage
- Many famous playwrights, such as Shakespeare and Chekhov, have left a lasting impact on the world of theater.
- The playwright's job is to craft engaging stories that will captivate audiences and provoke thought.
- In the world of theater, playwrights often collaborate with directors and actors to bring their vision to life.
Translations
Translations of the word "playwrights" in other languages:
๐ต๐น dramaturgos
๐ฎ๐ณ เคจเคพเคเคเคเคพเคฐ
๐ฉ๐ช Dramatiker
๐ฎ๐ฉ penulis drama
๐บ๐ฆ ะดัะฐะผะฐัััะณะธ
๐ต๐ฑ dramaturdzy
๐ฏ๐ต ๅไฝๅฎถ (ใใใใฃใ)
๐ซ๐ท dramaturges
๐ช๐ธ dramaturgos
๐น๐ท oyun yazarlarฤฑ
๐ฐ๐ท ๊ทน์๊ฐ (geukjagga)
๐ธ๐ฆ ูุชุงุจ ุงูู ุณุฑุญ
๐จ๐ฟ dramatici
๐ธ๐ฐ dramatici
๐จ๐ณ ๅงไฝๅฎถ (jรนzuรฒjiฤ)
๐ธ๐ฎ dramatiki
๐ฎ๐ธ leikskรกld
๐ฐ๐ฟ ะดัะฐะผะฐัััะณัะตั
๐ฌ๐ช แแ แแแแขแฃแ แแแแ
๐ฆ๐ฟ dramaturqlar
๐ฒ๐ฝ dramaturgos
Etymology
The term 'playwright' originated in the early 17th century from the combination of 'play' and 'wright,' which means 'maker' or 'builder.' Playwrights have been an integral part of theatrical history, shaping the development of drama and storytelling.
See also: downplay, interplay, misplay, outplay, outplayed, overplay, play, playback, playboy, player, players, playful, playfully, playfulness, playground, playhouse, playing, playlist, playoff, plays, plaything, playtime, playwright, teleplay.