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    Novelist

    /ˈnɒv.əl.ɪst/

    Meaning & Definition

    noun
    A person who writes novels.
    The novelist spent years crafting her latest book.
    An author of fictional works, specifically lengthy narratives.
    He is a celebrated novelist known for his intricate plotlines.
    A writer who explores complex themes and characters in narrative form.
    The novelist delved into the psychology of his characters.
    A person who produces literature in the form of a novel.
    As a novelist, she has published several bestsellers.

    Etymology

    From the word 'novel' meaning new or strange, combined with the suffix '-ist' indicating a person involved in a specific profession.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    published novelist:
    A novelist whose works have been formally published.
    bestselling novelist:
    A novelist whose books sell in large quantities and are popular among readers.
    emerging novelist:
    A novelist who is relatively new to the field and gaining recognition.

    Related Words

    fiction
    Literature created from the imagination, not presented as fact.
    prose
    Written language in its ordinary form, without the metrical structure of poetry.
    narrative
    A spoken or written account of connected events.

    Slang Meanings

    Wordsmith
    He's a real wordsmith, crafting stories like a seasoned novelist.
    Page-turner
    Her latest book is a page-turner, typical of what you'd expect from a great novelist.