Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

ghostwritten

Adjective

/ˈɡoʊstˌrɪtən/

Definition

Created by someone other than the credited author.

Examples

The celebrity’s biography was ghostwritten by a professional writer.
Many business leaders use ghostwritten articles to maintain their public image.
The acclaimed novel was ghostwritten, raising discussions about authorship and originality.

Meaning

Ghostwritten refers to written work that is attributed to one person but actually composed by another. This term is commonly used in the context of books, articles, or speeches where a ghostwriter produces the text on behalf of the credited author.