author
/ˈɔː.θə/
/ˈɔ.θɚ/
noun
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The originator or creator of a work, especially of a literary composition.
"Have you read any Corinthian authors?"
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Someone who writes books for a living.
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One's authority for something: an informant.
Synonyms:
artist, bookwright, creator, fabulator, subcreator, writer
verb
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(sometimes proscribed) To create a work as its author.