dramatist
/'dræmətist/
Definition
- Noun:
- A person who writes plays: A dramatist is someone who creates dramatic works, especially for the stage, television, or radio. The term specifically refers to the author of plays.
Usage
- The word "dramatist" is a formal term for a playwright. It is used to describe a professional or recognized writer of dramatic literature.
- It is typically used in academic, literary, and theatrical contexts.
Examples
- William Shakespeare is considered the greatest English dramatist.
- The university invited a famous dramatist to give a lecture on modern theater.
- She aspired to be a dramatist and spent years writing her first play.
Advanced Usage
- "The poet and the dramatist": This phrase is sometimes used to contrast writers of poetry with writers of drama, highlighting their different crafts.
- The conference explored the differing techniques of the poet and the dramatist.
Variants and Related Words
- Playwright (n): A synonym for dramatist; a person who writes plays.
- The playwright received a standing ovation on opening night.
- Dramaturge (n): A specialist in dramatic composition and the theory of drama. This role can involve advising dramatists or theaters on repertoire and script development.
- Dramatize (v): To adapt a story or novel into a play; to present or represent in a dramatic manner.
- The novelist agreed to let a screenwriter dramatize her book.
Synonyms
- Playwright: A writer of plays.
- Scriptwriter: A writer of scripts for films, television, or radio (a broader term that can include dramatists).
- Tragedian: A writer of tragedies (a specific type of dramatist).
Related Phrases
- "A budding dramatist": Refers to someone who is beginning to show talent as a playwright.
- The festival is a great platform for budding dramatists.
Noun
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someone who writes plays
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