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au·thor

author

part of speech:	noun
definition:	the writer of a book, play, story, or other written work. After the show, I met the author of the play. synonyms: writer similar words: composer, journalist, playwright, poet, storyteller
related words:	father

derivation:	authorial (adj.)

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