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author meaning in Tamil

படைப்பாளர் paṭaippāḷar

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author in Tamil: படைப்பாளர் (paṭaippāḷar), நூலாசிரியர் (nūlāciriyar). In English, author means the originator or creator of a work, especially of a literary composition; or, one of the creators of a collaborative work.

Tamil words for author

originator or creator of a work
படைப்பாளர் paṭaippāḷar, நூலாசிரியர் nūlāciriyar

English meaning of author

  1. noun The originator or creator of a work, especially of a literary composition; or, one of the creators of a collaborative work.
  2. noun The initial owner of the copyright to a work, especially a work made for hire or a work of corporate authorship.
  3. noun Someone who writes books for a living.
  4. noun Principal; the primary participant in a crime.

Full definition of author

author in a sentence

  • The copyright of any original writing belongs initially and properly to its author.
  • Have you read any Corinthian authors?
  • This paper has three authors.

Synonyms of author

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author in other languages

Questions about author in Tamil

What is the meaning of author in Tamil?
Author in Tamil is படைப்பாளர் (paṭaippāḷar), நூலாசிரியர் (nūlāciriyar).
author என்பதன் தமிழ் அர்த்தம் என்ன?
Author: படைப்பாளர் (paṭaippāḷar), நூலாசிரியர் (nūlāciriyar).
What does author mean in English?
Author means the originator or creator of a work, especially of a literary composition; or, one of the creators of a collaborative work.

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