Writer: meaning, definitions and examples

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writer

 

[ ˈraɪtər ]

Context #1 | Noun

professional

A person who writes books, stories, or articles as a job or regular occupation.

Synonyms

author, novelist, scribe

Examples of usage

  • The famous writer just released a new novel.
  • She is a talented writer who has won multiple awards for her work.
Context #2 | Noun

creative

A person who has the skill and ability to create written works, such as poems or scripts.

Synonyms

playwright, poet, wordsmith

Examples of usage

  • As a writer, he enjoys exploring different genres and styles.
  • She is known for her vivid imagination and storytelling as a writer.
Context #3 | Noun

non-fiction

A person who specializes in producing factual or informative content, such as articles or reports.

Synonyms

columnist, journalist, reporter

Examples of usage

  • The investigative journalist is a respected writer in the field of politics.
  • She is a freelance writer who contributes to various magazines and websites.

Translations

Translations of the word "writer" in other languages:

🇵🇹 escritor

🇮🇳 लेखक

🇩🇪 Schriftsteller

🇮🇩 penulis

🇺🇦 письменник

🇵🇱 pisarz

🇯🇵 作家 (さっか)

🇫🇷 écrivain

🇪🇸 escritor

🇹🇷 yazar

🇰🇷 작가 (jakga)

🇸🇦 كاتب (kātib)

🇨🇿 spisovatel

🇸🇰 spisovateľ

🇨🇳 作家 (zuòjiā)

🇸🇮 pisatelj

🇮🇸 rithöfundur

🇰🇿 жазушы

🇬🇪 მწერალი (mts'erali)

🇦🇿 yazıçı

🇲🇽 escritor

Word origin

The word 'writer' originated from the Old English word 'writan', meaning 'to score, outline, draw the figure of'. Over time, it evolved to refer to someone who creates written works. Writers have played a crucial role in shaping literature and capturing the essence of human experiences through words.

See also: overwrite, rewrite, underwrite, underwriter, writ, write, writers, writing, written.

Word Frequency Rank

This word ranks #1,646, placing it within important intermediate vocabulary. Learning it will significantly improve your ability to express yourself in English.