authors
English meaning: Authors
Definition
The originator or creator of a work, especially of a literary composition.
Example
“Have you read any Corinthian authors?”
Another example: “The study's authors recommend further research on the topic.”
Usage — When, Where & How
Plural of 'author'; a neutral noun for the writers or originators of a work, common in publishing, academia ('the authors argue that...') and law ('multiple authors', 'copyright'). Slightly more formal than 'writers'.
Etymology & Origin
English — Origin & History
From Latin 'auctor' (originator, author), from 'augere' (to increase, originate), via Old French 'autor'; in English from the 14th century.
Synonyms
- writers
- novelists
- creators
- originators
- composers
Antonyms / Opposites
- readers
Related Words
Common Collocations
- best-selling authors
- the authors argue
- multiple authors
- contributing authors
- authors and editors
- various authors
Word Forms
author (sing); authors (pl); authorship (n); authorial (adj)
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Literary Heritage
“To thine own self be true, and it must follow, as the night the day, thou canst not then be false to any man.”
/To thine own self be true/
“Be honest with yourself — and as naturally as night follows day, you will be unable to be false to others.”
“I'm nobody! Who are you? Are you nobody, too?”
/I'm nobody! Who are you?/
“I am nobody — and that quiet anonymity is more honest than the noise of public fame.”
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