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dramatist

noun

dra·​ma·​tist ˈdra-mə-tist How to pronounce dramatist (audio)
ˈdrä-
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Examples of dramatist in a Sentence

the American dramatist Arthur Miller
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British playwright Tom Stoppard, widely regarded as one of the greatest dramatists of his generation, has died at age 88. Adeola Adeosun, MSNBC Newsweek, 29 Nov. 2025 Shields reunited with Goold – and James Graham – for the BBC/ Left Bank Pictures television adaptation of the dramatist’s National Theatre hit, the Olivier award-winning Dear England, about Gareth Southgate’s revolutionary tenure as England’s men’s team manager. Baz Bamigboye, Deadline, 27 Nov. 2025 Famously, the British press conspired to draw the dramatist’s name through the mud, besmirching his literary legacy for generations to follow. Brittany Allen, Literary Hub, 20 Oct. 2025 Nevertheless, this is a very rewarding production that presents an eloquent argument for why Ibsen is considered one of history’s great dramatists. Rob Hubbard, Twin Cities, 21 Sep. 2025 See All Example Sentences for dramatist

Word History

First Known Use

1647, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of dramatist was in 1647

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“Dramatist.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/dramatist. Accessed 8 Dec. 2025.

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dramatist

noun
dram·​a·​tist
ˈdram-ət-əst
ˈdräm-
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