writers
English meaning: Writers
Definition
A person who writes, or produces literary work.
Example
“Has your girlfriend written you another letter already? She’s quite a writer!”
Another example: “The festival brings together writers from all over the world.”
Usage — When, Where & How
Plural of 'writer'; the standard word for people who produce written work, from authors to journalists to scriptwriters. Common across literary, journalistic and professional contexts; neutral register.
Etymology & Origin
English — Origin & History
From Old English writere, from writan 'to write, scratch, draw', plus the agent suffix -ere, dating to before the 10th century.
Synonyms
- authors
- novelists
- journalists
- scribes
- penmen
- scriptwriters
Antonyms / Opposites
- readers
Related Words
- author
- novelist
- journalist
- editor
- manuscript
- literature
Common Collocations
- famous writers
- aspiring writers
- staff writers
- writers and artists
- freelance writers
- writers' block
Word Forms
write (v); writer (n); writers; writing (n)
Word Tools
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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