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UK/["/ˈnɒvəlɪst/"]/US/["/ˈnɑːvəlɪst/"]/

Meaning of Novelist

a person who writes novels

In simple words: A person who writes books.

Novelist in a sentence

  • a romantic/historical novelist
  • A prolific novelist, she wrote more than forty books.
  • his ambition to become a best-selling novelist
  • one of the country's greatest contemporary novelists
  • He has the compassion for his characters that mark the good social novelist.
  • She is now a best-selling novelist.

How to use Novelist

Used in neutral contexts to describe authors of fictional works. Not typically used for writers of non-fiction or articles.

Grammar pattern

noun + 'who writes' + object

Memory hint

Think of 'novel' as in a story. A novelist creates new stories.

Related words

Collocations with Novelist

Synonyms for Novelist

  • fiction writer
  • storyteller
  • prose writer
  • literary author
  • romance writer

Opposites of Novelist

Common mistakes with Novelist

  • Confusing 'novelist' with 'author' - all novelists are authors, but not all authors write novels.
  • Using 'novel' as a verb instead of a noun.
  • Omitting the context of fiction - saying 'novelist' for anyone who writes.

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Frequently asked questions about Novelist

What does Novelist mean?

A person who writes books.

What is the definition of Novelist?

a person who writes novels

How do you use Novelist in a sentence?

a romantic/historical novelist

Can you give another example of Novelist?

A prolific novelist, she wrote more than forty books.

What are synonyms for Novelist?

Common alternatives include fiction writer, storyteller, prose writer, literary author, romance writer.

What is the opposite of Novelist?

Opposite meanings include reader, publisher, editor.

What words go with Novelist?

It commonly pairs with great, leading, acclaimed, write something.

What are common mistakes when using Novelist?

Confusing 'novelist' with 'author' - all novelists are authors, but not all authors write novels. Using 'novel' as a verb instead of a noun. Omitting the context of fiction - saying 'novelist' for anyone who writes.

How do you pronounce Novelist?

US: /["/ˈnɑːvəlɪst/"]/, UK: /["/ˈnɒvəlɪst/"]/. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.

When should I use Novelist?

Used in neutral contexts to describe authors of fictional works. Not typically used for writers of non-fiction or articles.

What CEFR level is Novelist?

"Novelist" is at B2 level on the CEFR scale.