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Definition of 'author'English
Alternative forms
* (obsolete)
Noun
( en-noun)
The originator or creator of a work, especially of a literary composition.
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* (John Milton) (1608-1674)
- Eternal King; thee, Author of all being.
* 1661 , , The Life of the most learned, reverend and pious Dr. H. Hammond
- During the whole time of his abode in the university he generally spent thirteen hours of the day in study; by which assiduity besides an exact dispatch of the whole course of philosophy, he read over in a manner all classic authors that are extant
* (Samuel Johnson) (1709-1784)
- The chief glory of every people arises from its authors .
# (the author) I, me.
Someone who writes books for a living.
The works of an author or authors.
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* 1661 , , The Life of the most learned, reverend and pious Dr. H. Hammond
- During the whole time of his abode in the university he generally spent thirteen hours of the day in study; by which assiduity besides an exact dispatch of the whole course of philosophy, he read over in a manner all classic authors that are extant
Synonyms
* (creator of a work) bookwright, creator, artist, subcreator, fabulator, writer
Derived terms
* authoress
Related terms
* authorization or authorisation
* authority
* authorship
* auteur
Verb
( en-verb)
(chiefly|US) To create a work as its .
Derived terms
* authorable
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