playwright

Meanings

• noun

  A person who writes plays.

  - "Shakespeare is considered one of the greatest playwrights in history."
  - "The playwrights of the Elizabethan era wrote plays for the theatre."

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Pronunciation

1. /ˈpleɪˌɹaɪt/
   
   
   
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Synonyms

dramatist

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with playwright
write , night , fight , bright , height , bite

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Variants

List of all variants of playwright that leads to same result
playwright , playwrights

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Etymology

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From Old French 'plaigier' meaning 'to play' + 'wright' meaning 'maker'.

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Trivia

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1. The first recorded use of the term 'playwright' was in 1595.

2. Many playwrights have also been actors or directors.

3. The longest play in the English language, 'The Count of Monte Cristo', was written by Alexandre Dumas and is over 30 hours long.

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Related Concepts

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1. Scriptwriter: A person who writes scripts for films, television shows, or radio.

2. Lyricist: A person who writes lyrics for songs.

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Culture

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Playwrights have played a significant role in the development of literature and theatre. They have explored various themes, genres, and styles, and their works have influenced art, music, and other forms of expression. Some famous playwrights include William Shakespeare, Sophocles, and Henrik Ibsen.

How to Memorize "playwright"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize a person sitting at a desk, writing a play.
   - Imagine the words 'playwright' written out in front of you.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'playwright' with the theatre and the written word.
   - Think of a person creating a story for the stage.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the acronym P-L-A-Y-W-R-I-G-H-T to remember the definition: Person writing literature for the theatre.

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