Author

noun

/ˈɔː.θə/

Word Frequency: 64.5

Definitions

1.nounThe originator or creator of a work, especially of a literary composition.

"Have you read any Corinthian authors?"

2.nounSomeone who writes books for a living.

3.nounOne's authority for something: an informant.

4.verb(sometimes proscribed) To create a work as its author.

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