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Synonyms & Similar Words
writer
creator
composer
novelist
playwright
poet
journalist
biographer
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wordsmith
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scrivener
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originator
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maker
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Meaning of Author
A person who writes books, articles, stories, etc.
Definitions
- The person who writes a book, article, or document
- * The person who originates or creates something, such as a work of art or a plan
Etymology of Author
The word "author" comes from the Old French "auctour", from Latin "auctor", which means "creator, founder, or promoter"
Historically, the term "author" referred to a person who created or founded something, such as a city or a institution
Over time, the term came to be used specifically to refer to writers and creators of literary works
Example Uses
- The author of the bestselling novel will be speaking at the literary festival
- * The company's founder is also the author of several patents related to the technology
- * The author's use of language and imagery created a vivid picture in the reader's mind
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
reader
viewer
audience
consumer
recipient
follower
fan
admirer
enthusiast
critic
reviewer
commentator
analyst
interpreter
translator
adapter
imitator
plagiarist
forger
counterfeiter
fake
pretender