author
UK: ˈɔːθə | US: ˈɔːθər
n. a person who writes books, articles, or other written works
n. the creator or originator of an idea, plan, or system
author = auth<increase, grow> + or<agent suffix>
- auth (from Latin augere, meaning "to increase, grow") → Reflects the concept of creation or origination.
- or (agent noun suffix in Latin, indicating "one who does something") → Denotes a person performing the action.
Etymology Origin:
The word "author" traces back to the Latin auctor, derived from augere ("to increase, grow"). Originally, it referred to someone who originates or promotes growth, such as a founder or instigator. Over time, it narrowed to its modern sense of a writer or creator of written works, emphasizing the role of producing intellectual "growth" through texts.
J.K. Rowling is the author of the Harry Potter series.
The author signed copies of her new book at the bookstore.
He is not just a translator but also the author of several original poems.
The report’s author presented the findings at the conference.
As the author of this proposal, I take full responsibility for its content.