Playwrights: meaning, definitions and examples

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playwrights

 

[ หˆpleษชหŒraษชt ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

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.

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Word Description / Examples
dramatist

Similar to 'playwright,' but can be used in a more academic or historical context.

  • The 18th-century dramatist was known for his comedic plays
  • As a dramatist, she focused on social issues and human relationships
author

A general term for someone who writes books, articles, or other written works; not limited to theatrical plays.

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  • Rowling is the author of the famous Harry Potter series
  • The author gave a book signing event last Saturday
scriptwriter

Commonly used for someone who writes scripts for movies, TV shows, or radio programs.

  • The scriptwriter of the popular TV series received several awards
  • He's currently working as a scriptwriter for a major Hollywood studio

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:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น dramaturgos

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคจเคพเคŸเค•เค•เคพเคฐ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Dramatiker

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ penulis drama

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะดั€ะฐะผะฐั‚ัƒั€ะณะธ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ dramaturdzy

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ๅŠ‡ไฝœๅฎถ (ใ’ใใ•ใฃใ‹)

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท dramaturges

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ dramaturgos

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท oyun yazarlarฤฑ

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๊ทน์ž‘๊ฐ€ (geukjagga)

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ูƒุชุงุจ ุงู„ู…ุณุฑุญ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ dramatici

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ dramatici

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๅ‰งไฝœๅฎถ (jรนzuรฒjiฤ)

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ dramatiki

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ leikskรกld

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะดั€ะฐะผะฐั‚ัƒั€ะณั‚ะตั€

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ“แƒ แƒแƒ›แƒแƒขแƒฃแƒ แƒ’แƒ”แƒ‘แƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ dramaturqlar

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ 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.

Word Frequency Rank

With rank #19,212, this word belongs to specialized vocabulary. While not common in everyday speech, it enriches your ability to express complex ideas.