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coauthor Synonyms
Another word for coauthor
Choosing another word for coauthor depends on context, so the synonyms and similar words below are separated across 2 exact definitions and ranked by match strength.
• noun (Context 1)
A person who writes a book, article, research paper, or legislative bill jointly with one or more other writers.
Usage Example
"She was listed as a co-author on the groundbreaking genetics study published last month."
Strongest
co-author
cowriter
co-writer
Strong
collaborator
contributor
• verb (Context 2)
To write or create a literary work, academic paper, or piece of legislation jointly with another person or group.
Usage Example
"The two professors decided to co-author a comprehensive textbook on macroeconomics."
Strongest
co-author
cowrite
co-write
Strong
collaborate
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Wordmom. (2026). Synonyms for Coauthor. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/synonyms/coauthor