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Douglas Harper's Etymology Dictionary
dramaturge

"dramatist," 1870, from French dramaturge, from Greek dramatourgos "a dramatist," from drama (genitive dramatos) + ergos "worker" (see organ).

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dramaturge

n. 1 A position within a theatre that deals mainly with research and development. 2 Someone skilled in the dramatic arts, a playwright for example.

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Dramaturge

A dramaturge or dramaturg is a professional within a theatre or opera company that deals mainly with research and development of plays or operas. Its modern-day function was originated by the innovations of Gotthold Ephraim Lessing, an 18th-century German playwright, philosopher, and theorist about theatre.

Usage examples of "dramaturge".

Miranda recognized it, but just barely: It was Carl Hollywood, the dramaturge, in effect her boss.

That fag Pete Oldfellow and the divine April Elgar were creating, with claws distended and genuine hurled spittle, more compelling drama than any dramaturge could contrive.

Most towns have platzes, but market days haven't been much lately, and no one can spare coppers for a dramaturge or a troupe.

But tbe bulk of your thanks should lie with Mistress Wroth, who was the dramaturge and inspiration for our little playlet.