ˈdraməˌtərj, -äm-, -ȧm- noun
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Etymology: German dramaturg & French dramaturge, from Greek dramatourgos dramatist, from dramat-, drama deed, drama + -ourgos (from ergon work) — more at drama , work
: a person skilled in the writing or revision of plays ; also : a functionary of certain European theaters who is responsible especially for selecting and arranging the repertoire and often cooperates with and advises the producer in the course of rehearsal