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author
[aw-ther]
noun
a person who writes a novel, poem, essay, etc.; the composer of a literary work, as distinguished from a compiler, translator, editor, or copyist.
the literary production or productions of a writer.
to find a passage in an author.
the maker of anything; creator; originator.
the author of a new tax plan.
Computers.the writer of a software program, especially a hypertext or multimedia application.
verb (used with object)
to write; be the author of.
He authored a history of the Civil War.
to originate; create a design for.
She authored a new system for teaching chemistry.
author
/ ɔːˈθɔːrɪəl, ˈɔːθə /
noun
a person who composes a book, article, or other written work
a person who writes books as a profession; writer
the writings of such a person
reviewing a postwar author
an originator or creator
the author of this plan
verb
to write or originate
Other Word Forms
- authorial adjective
- authorless adjective
- multiauthored adjective
- proauthor adjective
Word History and Origins
Word History and Origins
Origin of author1
Example Sentences
Some believe it’s a cynical cash grab by the author’s heirs, some that it’s simply a troubling betrayal of privacy.
But efforts to renew that venture and bring the show to the Paramount+ streaming service have hit a major snag, according to three people familiar with the discussions who were not authorized to speak publicly.
By Friday, Marines had been deployed in Los Angeles, with little clarity on whether their guns contained live rounds and under what circumstances they were authorized to fire.
The officer, who said he was not authorized to speak on behalf of the department, said crowds trickled in around 1 p.m. each day.
Mr Saro-Wiwa, who was one of Nigeria's leading authors, led the Ogoni people in peaceful demonstrations against Shell and other oil companies.
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