drama

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Etymology [edit]

From Ancient Greek δρᾶμα (drama, an act, a theatrical act, a play), from δράω (drao, to act, to take action, to achieve)

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drama (usually uncountable; plural dramas or dramata)

  1. A composition, normally in prose, telling a story and intended to be represented by actors impersonating the characters and speaking the dialogue
  2. Such a work for television, radio or the cinema (usually one that is not a comedy)
  3. Theatrical plays in general
  4. A situation in real life that has the characteristics of such a theatrical play
  5. (slang) Rumor, lying or exaggerated reaction to life events; melodrama; an angry dispute or scene; intrigue or spiteful interpersonal maneuvering.

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drama n

  1. drama (composition intended for actors)

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drama n (genitive singular drama, uncountable)

  1. drama

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drama m (genitive drama, plural dramaichean)

  1. Alternative form of dràm.
  2. genitive singular form of dràm

Serbo-Croatian [edit]

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  • IPA: /drâma/
  • Hyphenation: dra‧ma

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drȁma f (Cyrillic spelling дра̏ма)

  1. drama

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drama m (plural dramas)

  1. drama

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drama n

  1. a drama

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