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playwright

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English

Etymology

From play + wright (builder, craftsman).

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /ˈpleɪˌɹaɪt/
  • Audio (US):(file)
  • Rhymes: -eɪɹaɪt

Noun

playwright (plural playwrights)

  1. A writer and creator of theatrical plays.
    Synonyms: dramatist, stagewright

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