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Meaning of "writer" in the English dictionary

DICTIONARY

PRONUNCIATION OF WRITER

ˈraɪtə


GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF WRITER

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
Writer is a noun.
A noun is a type of word the meaning of which determines reality. Nouns provide the names for all things: people, objects, sensations, feelings, etc.

WHAT DOES WRITER MEAN IN ENGLISH?

Writer

A writer is a person who uses written words in various styles and techniques to communicate ideas. Writers produce various forms of literary art and creative writing such as novels, short stories, poetry, plays, news articles, screenplays, or essays. Skilled writers are able to use language to express ideas and their work contributes significantly to the cultural content of a society. The word is also used elsewhere in the arts – such as songwriter – but as a standalone term, "writer" normally refers to the creation of written language. Some writers work from an oral tradition. Writers can produce material across a number of genres, fictional or non-fictional. Other writers use multiple media – for example, graphics or illustration – to enhance the communication of their ideas. Another recent demand has been created by civil and government readers for the work of non-fictional technical writers, whose skills create understandable, interpretive documents of a practical or scientific nature. Some writers may use images or multimedia to augment their writing. In rare instances, a creative writer is able to communicate their ideas via music as well as words.

Definition of writer in the English dictionary

The first definition of writer in the dictionary is a person who writes books, articles, etc, esp as an occupation. Other definition of writer is the person who has written something specified. Writer is also a person who is able to write or write well.

WORDS THAT RHYME WITH WRITER

baryta · copyrighter · copywriter · fighter · letter-writer · lighter · reiter · rewriter · righter · Ruyter · screenwriter · scriptwriter · skywriter · songwriter · speechwriter · sportswriter · teletypewriter · titre · typewriter · underwriter

WORDS THAT BEGIN LIKE WRITER

write · write down · write in · write off · write out · write up · write-in · write-off · write-protect · write-protect notch · write-protected · write-up · Writer to the Signet · writer´s block · writer´s cramp · writeress · writerly · writership · writhe · writhen

WORDS THAT END LIKE WRITER

CD writer · cowriter · crime writer · DVD writer · electric typewriter · electronic typewriter · feature writer · ghost writer · hack writer · horror writer · insurance underwriter · liter · lyric writer · manual typewriter · prose writer · serial writer · short story writer · sign writer · singer-songwriter · sports writer · story writer

Synonyms and antonyms of writer in the English dictionary of synonyms

SYNONYMS

SYNONYMS OF «WRITER»

The following words have a similar or identical meaning as «writer» and belong to the same grammatical category.

Translation of «writer» into 25 languages

TRANSLATOR

TRANSLATION OF WRITER

Find out the translation of writer to 25 languages with our English multilingual translator.

The translations of writer from English to other languages presented in this section have been obtained through automatic statistical translation; where the essential translation unit is the word «writer» in English.
zh

Translator English - Chinese

作者
1,325 millions of speakers
es

Translator English - Spanish

escritor
570 millions of speakers
en

English

writer
510 millions of speakers
hi

Translator English - Hindi

लेखक
380 millions of speakers
ar

Translator English - Arabic

كَاتِب
280 millions of speakers
ru

Translator English - Russian

писатель
278 millions of speakers
pt

Translator English - Portuguese

escritor
270 millions of speakers
bn

Translator English - Bengali

লেখক
260 millions of speakers
fr

Translator English - French

écrivain
220 millions of speakers
ms

Translator English - Malay

Penulis
190 millions of speakers
de

Translator English - German

Schriftsteller
180 millions of speakers
ja

Translator English - Japanese

作家
130 millions of speakers
ko

Translator English - Korean

저자
85 millions of speakers
jv

Translator English - Javanese

Penulis
85 millions of speakers
vi

Translator English - Vietnamese

nhà văn
80 millions of speakers
ta

Translator English - Tamil

எழுத்தாளர்
75 millions of speakers
mr

Translator English - Marathi

लेखक
75 millions of speakers
tr

Translator English - Turkish

yazar
70 millions of speakers
it

Translator English - Italian

scrittore
65 millions of speakers
pl

Translator English - Polish

pisarz
50 millions of speakers
uk

Translator English - Ukrainian

письменник
40 millions of speakers
ro

Translator English - Romanian

scriitor
30 millions of speakers
el

Translator English - Greek

συγγραφέας
15 millions of speakers
af

Translator English - Afrikaans

skrywer
14 millions of speakers
sv

Translator English - Swedish

författare
10 millions of speakers
no

Translator English - Norwegian

forfatter
5 millions of speakers

Trends of use of writer

TRENDS

TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «WRITER»

Principal search tendencies and common uses of writer
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Examples of use in the English literature, quotes and news about writer

EXAMPLES

10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «WRITER»

Discover the use of writer in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to writer and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
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A Writer's Book of Days: A Spirited Companion & Lively Muse ...
Newly revised, with new prompts, up-to-date Web resources, and more useful information than ever, this invaluable guide offers something for everyone looking to put pen to paper — a treasure trove of practical suggestions, expert advice, ...
Judy Reeves, 2010
2
Dostoevsky: A Writer in His Time
More than a biography in the usual sense, this is a cultural history of nineteenth-century Russia, providing both a rich picture of the world in which Dostoevsky lived and a major reinterpretation of his life and work.
Joseph Frank, 2009
3
Reading Like a Writer
By reading the work of their predecessors and contemporaries, says Francine Prose. In Reading Like a Writer, Prose invites you to sit by her side and take a guided tour of the tools and the tricks of the masters.
Francine Prose, 2009
4
Techniques of the Selling Writer
The correct and imaginative use of these kills can shorten any beginner's apprenticeship by years. This is the book for writers who want to turn rejection slips into cashable checks.
Dwight V. Swain, 2012
5
Writer's Diary Volume 1: 1873-1876
Winner of the AATSEEL Outstanding Translation Award
Fyodor Dostoevsky, 1997
6
Ten Things Every Writer Needs to Know
Throughout the book, Jeff provides dozens of model texts, both fiction and nonfiction, that bring alive the ten things every writer needs to know.
Jeff Anderson, 2011
7
Becoming a Public Relations Writer: A Writing Workbook for ...
Using straightforward, no-nonsense language, realistic examples, easy-to-follow steps and practical exercises, this text introduces the various formats and styles of writing you will encounter as a public relations practitioner.
Ronald D. Smith, 2012
8
The Ghost Writer
A startling imaginative leap to the beginnings of a kind of wisdom about the unreckoned consequences of art. Shocking, comic, and sad by turns, The Ghost Writer is the work of a major novelist in full maturity.
Philip Roth, 2013
9
The Academic Writer: A Brief Guide
Abundant student models, advice on writing in the disciplines, and attention to visuals and design make this text a perfect introduction to college writing -- at a great price.
Lisa Ede, 2010
10
The Translator as Writer
Now available in paperback, the editors of this book are internationally known in the field of literary translation and translation studies - particularly as promoters of the view that translation as a creative practice rather than a ...
Susan Bassnett, Peter Bush, 2006

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «WRITER»

Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term writer is used in the context of the following news items.
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EL Doctorow's best advice from one writer to another: 'Perseverance …
'I've had to go through a process of seeing what plays I did not want to write in order to find the play I did want to write,' Doctorow said in 1975. Photograph: ... «The Guardian, Jul 15»
2
E.L.Doctorow, author of 'Ragtime,' dies in New York at 84
Writer E.L. Doctorow, who wryly reimagined the American experience in such novels as "Ragtime" and "The March" and applied its lessons to the past and future ... «Newsday, Jul 15»
3
Comedy writer Chris Thompson dies at his friend actor Tim Curry's …
TOLUCA LAKE, Calif., June 28 (UPI) -- Famed television comedy writer Chris Thompson has died at the age of 63, confirmed his ex-wife -- director-producer ... «UPI.com, Jun 15»
4
Prolific Fantasy And Science-Fiction Writer Tanith Lee Has Died
British science-fiction and fantasy writer Tanith Lee has died, according to her publisher. Lee, 67, was a prolific author who also worked in radio and television; ... «NPR, May 15»
5
Former CBC comedy writer Mike O'Brien, 51, dies of cancer
An actor and one of CBC's former comedy writers has passed away. Mike O'Brien, 51, died of cancer Sunday night. As an actor, O'Brien appeared in several ... «CBC.ca, May 15»
6
Hungarian writer wins Man Booker International Prize
A total of 10 writers, including Lebanese writer Hoda Barakat, Maryse Conde from Guadeloupe, Mia Couto from Mozambique, Libyan Ibrahim al-Koni, and ... «Times of India, May 15»
7
Comedy writer Koch, who invented parody sport squamish, dies
LAGUNA WOODS, Calif. (AP) — Writer Tom Koch, who created sketches for the comedy team Bob and Ray and invented a nonsensical, nearly ... «Yahoo News UK, Apr 15»
8
Nick Peters, longtime baseball writer for The Bee, dies at 75
Nick Peters, the Hall of Fame baseball writer who chronicled the Giants for nearly a half century, died Monday at his Elk Grove home after a lengthy illness. «Sacramento Bee, Mar 15»
9
KZN writer attacked, called 'Rushdie's b****'
Durban - Durban author Zainub Priya Dala, who praised controversial author Salman Rushdie at a Time of the Writer workshop, was forced off the road, had a ... «Independent Online, Mar 15»
10
TN again: Writer beaten, slapped with obscenity charge
The Writers' Association in Chennai has organised protests condemning the attack on Murugesan, SP says his writing 'very bad, vulgar'. «The Indian Express, Mar 15»
REFERENCE
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