Meaning of writer in English

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  1. Pronunciation
  2. Noun
    1. Etymology
    2. Definitions

  1. Pronunciation

    /ˈraɪdər/

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  1. Noun

    writer

    Etymology

    Old English wrītere (see write)

    Definitions

    1. writes (books or stories or articles or the like) professionally (for pay)

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  2. 2. a person who is able to write and has written something

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