Drama Meaning
/ˈdɹɑːmə/Definition, CEFR level A2, pronunciation, examples, and quiz.
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Definition
nounA composition, normally in prose, telling a story and intended to be represented by actors impersonating the characters and speaking the dialogue
nounSuch a work for television, radio or the cinema, usually one that is not a comedy.
Sentence Examples
Last year's pop hit was set off by a serial TV drama.
Bob is in the drama club.
There will be the opportunity for practical theatre work in drama workshops.
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CEFR Practice Quiz
The school's production of the classical ____ received a standing ovation.
CEFR Practice Quiz (Alternate)
Last year's pop hit was set off by a serial TV ____.
Word Origin & History
Etymology tree Ancient Greek δράω (dráō) Proto-Indo-European *-mn̥ Ancient Greek -μᾰ (-mă) Ancient Greek δρᾶμᾰ (drâmă)bor. Late Latin drāmabor. English drama From Late Latin drāma, from Ancient Greek δρᾶμα (drâma, “an act, a theatrical act, a play”), from δράω (dráō, “to act, to take action, to achieve”). Doublet of dorama.
Literary Quotations & Historical Citations
"Thais have been gripped by the two-week drama unfolding at the Tham Luang cave system, and took to social media Sunday as rescue efforts unfolded."
— 2018 July 8, Euan McKirdy, Hilary Whiteman, “Thai cave rescue: Divers enter cave to free boys”, in edition.cnn.com, CNN, retrieved 08 Jul 2018:
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CEFR Practice Quiz
The school's production of the classical ____ received a standing ovation.
CEFR Practice Quiz (Alternate)
Last year's pop hit was set off by a serial TV ____.