Choose the perfect synonym or antonym for the word A person who writes books, articles, or other written works. Synonyms:
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This word has no antonyms Examples:
The author wrote a famous book.She dreams of becoming an author one day.
Etymology:
Derived from the Latin word auctor, meaning originator or promoter, influenced by Middle English auctour and Old French autor.
Usage Statistics:
143 mentions per 1 million words
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