Auteur — Meaning, Definition & Synonyms

noun /ō-ˈtu̇r/ au·teur

Meaning & Definition of Auteur

Auteur (noun)

  1. a film director whose practice accords with the auteur theory; broadly, director
  2. an artist (such as a musician or writer) whose style and practice are distinctive

Auteur (noun) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. as in stylist, wordsmith

    similar: belletrist, stylist, wordsmith, author, litterateur, pen, penman, scribe, scrivener, writer, coauthor, coscenarist, cowriter, ghostwriter, hack, hatchet man, scribbler, wordmonger, biographer, hagiographer, autobiographer, memoirist, memorialist, fabulist, fictioneer, fictionist, novelist, romancer, storyteller, essayist, pamphleteer, satirist, dramatist, playwright, scenarist, screenwriter, scriptwriter, prosaist, prosateur, proser
    opposite: nonauthor

  2. as in director, producer

    similar: director, regisseur, stage director, impresario, producer, stage manager, directress

Synonyms, Thesaurus & Another Word for Auteur

The most common words with a similar meaning to Auteur:

belletrist, stylist, wordsmith, author, litterateur, pen, penman, scribe, scrivener, writer, coauthor, coscenarist, cowriter, ghostwriter, hack, hatchet man, scribbler, wordmonger, biographer, hagiographer, autobiographer, memoirist, memorialist, fabulist, fictioneer, fictionist, novelist, romancer, storyteller, essayist, pamphleteer, satirist, dramatist, playwright, scenarist, screenwriter, scriptwriter, prosaist, prosateur, proser

Antonyms & Opposite Words for Auteur

Words with the opposite meaning of Auteur:

nonauthor

Word Forms of Auteur

Derived words: auteurist (adjective or noun)

Origin & Etymology of Auteur

French, originator, author, from Old French autor, from Latin auctor author

First known use: 1962

Words & Phrases Containing Auteur

auteur theory

Frequently Asked Questions about Auteur

What does "Auteur" mean?

"Auteur" means a film director whose practice accords with the auteur theory; broadly, director. As a noun, it is defined as: a film director whose practice accords with the auteur theory; broadly, director. It has 2 distinct senses.

What is another word for "Auteur"?

Other words for "Auteur" include belletrist, stylist, wordsmith, author, litterateur, pen, penman and scribe. The best synonym depends on which meaning of "Auteur" you intend.

What are different ways to say "Auteur"?

There are 47 words and phrases with a similar meaning to "Auteur". Common alternatives include belletrist, stylist, wordsmith, author, litterateur, pen, penman, scribe, scrivener and writer.

What is the opposite of "Auteur"?

Antonyms of "Auteur" include nonauthor.

Is "Auteur" a noun, verb, or adjective?

"Auteur" is a noun.

How do you pronounce "Auteur"?

"Auteur" is pronounced /ō-ˈtu̇r/ and divided into syllables as au·teur.

What is the origin of the word "Auteur"?

"Auteur" comes from French, originator, author, from Old French autor, from Latin auctor author. First known use: 1962.

What is another word for "Auteur" meaning "as in stylist, wordsmith"?

When "Auteur" (noun) means as in stylist, wordsmith, synonyms include belletrist, stylist, wordsmith, author, litterateur and pen. Opposites in this sense include nonauthor.