dram·a·turge (dr m  -tûrj , dräm-)n. A writer or adapter of plays; a playwright. [French, from Greek dr  matourgos : drma, drmat-, drama; see drama + ergon, work; see werg- in Indo-European roots.] |
dramaturge [ˈdræməˌtɜːdʒ]
n
1. (Literary & Literary Critical Terms) Also called dramaturgist a dramatist, esp one associated with a particular company or theatre
2. (Literary & Literary Critical Terms) Also called dramaturg a literary adviser on the staff of a theatre, film corporation, etc., whose responsibilities may include selection and editing of texts, liaison with authors, preparation of printed programmes, and public relations work
[probably from French, from Greek dramatourgos playwright, from drama + ergon work]
Want to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit the webmaster's page for free fun content.
| ?Page tools | ||
|---|---|---|
|