author meaning and definition

AUTHOR noun

Definition of author (noun)

1. writes (books or stories or articles or the like) professionally (for pay)
   • synonyms: writer
2. someone who originates or causes or initiates something
   • "he was the generator of several complaints"
   • synonyms: generator, source

AUTHOR verb

Definition of author (verb)

1. be the author of
   • "She authored this play"