Meaning of the word co-author in English

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co-author

US /ˌkoʊˈɔː.θər/
UK /ˌkoʊˈɔː.θər/
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Noun

1.

a person who writes a book, article, or other text with another person or people

Example:
She was the co-author of the groundbreaking research paper.
He worked with a co-author on his latest novel.

Verb

1.

to write a book, article, or other text with another person or people

Example:
They decided to co-author a book on sustainable living.
Professor Lee will co-author the next edition of the textbook.
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