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Definition of coauthor

coauthor

/koʊˈɔːθər/
(UK: co-author)
Plural:coauthors
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Adjective:coauthored
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Past Simple:coauthored
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Past Participle:coauthored
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Present Participle:coauthoring
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• noun

1

A person who writes a book, article, research paper, or legislative bill jointly with one or more other writers.

Example

"She was listed as a coauthor on the groundbreaking genetics study published last month."

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• verb

1

To write or create a literary work, academic paper, or piece of legislation jointly with another person or group.

Example

"The two professors decided to coauthor a comprehensive textbook on macroeconomics."

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• Rhymes for coauthor

• Nearby Words

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coauthorship
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coaxial

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Coauthor. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/coauthor
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