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writers

 

[ ˈraɪtərz ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

creative

People who produce written material, such as books, articles, or scripts, as a profession or occupation.

Synonyms

authors, novelists, scribes

Examples of usage

  • Many writers struggle with writer's block.
  • She is a successful writer of fiction novels.
Context #2 | Noun

professional

A person who writes for a living, often creating content for newspapers, magazines, or websites.

Synonyms

columnist, journalist, reporter

Examples of usage

  • The newspaper hired a new staff writer.
  • She started her career as a freelance writer.
Context #3 | Noun

screenplay

Someone who creates scripts for movies or television shows.

Synonyms

dramatists, screenwriters, scriptwriters

Examples of usage

  • The writers of the popular TV series won an award for their work.
  • She dreams of becoming a successful screenwriter.

Translations

Translations of the word "writers" in other languages:

🇵🇹 escritores

🇮🇳 लेखक

🇩🇪 Schriftsteller

🇮🇩 penulis

🇺🇦 письменники

🇵🇱 pisarze

🇯🇵 作家

🇫🇷 écrivains

🇪🇸 escritores

🇹🇷 yazarlar

🇰🇷 작가

🇸🇦 كتّاب

🇨🇿 spisovatelé

🇸🇰 spisovatelia

🇨🇳 作家

🇸🇮 pisatelji

🇮🇸 rithöfundar

🇰🇿 жазушылар

🇬🇪 მწერლები

🇦🇿 yazıçılar

🇲🇽 escritores

Etymology

The word 'writers' originated from the Old English word 'writere', which was used to refer to a person who could write or create documents. Over time, the term evolved to encompass individuals who specialize in producing various forms of written content. Writers play a crucial role in documenting history, sharing stories, and expressing ideas. They continue to shape cultures and inspire people through their words.

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

Word Frequency Rank

At position #2,195, this word belongs to solid intermediate vocabulary. It's frequently used in both casual and formal contexts and is worth learning for better fluency.