Playwright

//ˈpleɪˌɹaɪt// noun

noun ·Uncommon ·Advanced level

Definitions

Noun
  1. 1
    A writer and creator of theatrical plays.
  2. 2
    someone who writes plays wordnet

Synonyms

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dramatistdramatistchoreographercomediandramatizerdramaturge

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"A student visited the house of the great playwright."

Etymology

From play + wright (“builder, craftsman”).

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