Dramatist (noun)

A person who writes plays.

Origin:

From late 16th century: from french dramatiste, from greek drāmatistēs "author of a drama", from drāma "drama".

Examples:

1. Shakespeare is considered one of the greatest dramatists in the history of English literature.
2. The young dramatist was thrilled to see her play performed on Broadway.
3. The dramatist's work often dealt with social and political issues.
4. The dramatist had a great ability to create complex and nuanced characters.
5. The play was highly praised by critics and the dramatist was awarded several prizes.