drama
UK /ˈdɹɑːmə/ · US /ˈdɹɑmə/ noun, proper noun
Forms dramas dramata
- noun (countable) A composition, normally in prose, telling a story and intended to be represented by actors impersonating the characters and speaking the dialogue. “The author released her latest drama, which became a best-seller.”
- noun (countable) Such a work for television, radio or the cinema, usually one that is not a comedy.
- noun (uncountable) Theatrical plays in general.
- noun (uncountable, countable) A situation in real life that has the characteristics of such a theatrical play. “After losing my job, having a car crash, and the big row with my neighbours, I don't need any more drama.”
- noun (slang, uncountable) Rumor, lying or exaggerated reaction to life or online events; melodrama; an angry dispute or scene; a situation made more complicated or worse than it should be; intrigue or spiteful interpersonal maneuvering.
- proper noun A city, a municipality, a regional unit of the East Macedonia and Thrace region, in north-eastern Greece.
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Etymology
From Late Latin drāma, from Ancient Greek δρᾶμα (drâma, “an act, a theatrical act, a play”), from δράω (dráō, “to act, to take action, to achieve”). Doublet of dorama.
Borrowed from Greek Δράμα (Dráma).
Webster’s 1913
- noun A composition, in prose or poetry, accommodated to action, and intended to exhibit a picture of human life, or to depict a series of grave or humorous actions of more than ordinary interest, tending toward some striking result. It is commonly designed to be spoken and represented by actors on the stage.
- noun A series of real events invested with a dramatic unity and interest. "The drama of war." Thackeray.
Etymology [L. drama, Gr. daryti.]
Sources: Wiktionary · WordNet 3.0 · Webster’s 1913 — from the Wiktionary entry “drama”, CC BY-SA 4.0. Details