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10 Language-to-English DictionariesMonologue
/ˈmɒn.ə.lɒɡ/Comprehensive Definitions & Senses
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A long speech by one actor in a play or movie, or as part of a theatrical or broadcast program.
"The actress delivered a powerful opening monologue that captivated the audience."
Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology
Derived from the Late Latin 'monologus', originating from the Greek 'monologos', combining 'monos' (alone, single) and 'logos' (speech, word). Originally used in dramatic contexts to describe a prolonged speech by a single actor, its usage expanded into general discourse to denote any extended utterance by one person.
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10 Global Lexicons: How "Monologue" is said worldwide
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monologue
Transliteration: monologue
"L'acteur a récité son monologue avec beaucoup d'émotion."
Monolog
Transliteration: Monolog
"Der Schauspieler trug einen langen Monolog vor."
monologo
Transliteration: monologo
"Il protagonista ha recitato un intenso monologo."
monólogo
Transliteration: monólogo
"El cómico empezó el espectáculo con un divertido monólogo."
monólogo
Transliteration: monólogo
"O ator principal impressionou todos com o seu monólogo."
स्वगत भाषण
Transliteration: swagat bhashan
"नाटक के अंत में नायक ने एक लंबा भाषण दिया।"
独白
Transliteration: dúbái
"演员在舞台上发表了一段感人的独白。"
독백
Transliteration: dokbaek
"배우의 감동적인 독백이 관객들의 마음을 사로잡았다."
独白
Transliteration: dokuhaku
"彼は舞台上で印象的な独白を演じた。"
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