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problem plays

problem plays is the plural of problem play.

Meaning of problem play

Noun

problem play (plural problem plays)

  1. A form of drama that emerged in the 19th century as part of realism, dealing with contentious social issues through debates between the characters on stage, who typically represent conflicting points of view within a realistic social context.

Questions about problem plays

What is problem plays the plural of?
Problem plays is the plural of problem play.

Words near problem plays in the dictionary

  1. problem of evil
  2. problem of universals
  3. problem page
  4. problem pages
  5. problem play
  6. problem plays
  7. problem solve
  8. problem solved
  9. problem solves
  10. problem solving
  11. problem solvings

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