Meaning & use
Dramatist
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A person who writes plays; a playwright.
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Shakespeare remains the most celebrated dramatist in the English language.
The festival showcased works by emerging young dramatists.
A note on using this word
Used specifically for writers of stage or dramatic works, as opposed to novelists or poets.
Words with a similar meaning
playwrightscreenwriter
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