Choose the perfect synonym or antonym for the word A person who writes fictional books or stories, especially long ones
Novelist
/ˈnɒvələst/Synonyms:
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Examples:
An invention of novelists.
I remember reading an essay by the novelist Hakuchō Masamune.
The young novelist published his debut novel.
Etymology:
Originates from the 16th century, based on the French noveliste which derives from nouvelle meaning short story, in turn tracing back to the Italian novella meaning new news.
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