author
word
/ˈɔθɝ/
AW-thur
/ˈɔːθɐ/
AW-thuh
Definition
An author is a person who writes a book, article, or other text. It can also mean the person who created or originated something such as a plan or idea.
Usage & Nuances
Most commonly, 'author' means a writer of books. It is more formal and specific than 'writer'. You can also see it in phrases like 'the author of the report' or 'the author of the policy', where it means the creator, not necessarily a literary writer.
Spanish: autor - autoraPortuguese (BR): autor - autoraPortuguese (PT): autor - autoraChinese (Simplified): 作者Chinese (Traditional): 作者Hindi: लेखक - लेखिकाArabic: مؤلف - كاتبBengali: লেখক - রচয়িতাRussian: авторJapanese: 著者 - 作者Vietnamese: tác giảKorean: 저자 - 작가Turkish: yazar - müellifUrdu: مصنف - مؤلفIndonesian: penulis - pengarang
Example Sentences
I met the author at the library.
basic
The author wrote three novels.
basic
Who’s the author of that article you sent me?
natural
She is the author of this book.
basic
The author says the story was based on real events.
natural
Some people think she was the real author of the plan.
natural