Author
WordNet
noun
(1) Someone who originates or causes or initiates something
"He was the generator of several complaints"
(2) Writes (books or stories or articles or the like) professionally (for pay)
verb
(3) Be the author of
"She authored this play"
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Etymology
From , from , from , from .
Noun
- The originator or creator of a work, especially of a literary composition.
- A source of information.