Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
authoress
Noun
/ˈɔː.θə.rəs/
Definition
A female author; a woman who writes books, articles, or other written works.
Examples
- Many great classics were penned by authoresses of the 19th century.
- Virginia Woolf is often celebrated as a leading authoress of modern literature.
- She identifies herself as an authoress and takes pride in her contributions to literature.
Meaning
The term ‘authoress’ specifically refers to a woman who has written a literary work, emphasizing her gender in the context of authorship.
Synonyms
- Female author
- Writer
- Novelist
- Essayist
