Meaning of the word librettist in English

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librettist

US /lɪˈbret̬.ɪst/
UK /lɪˈbret.ɪst/
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Noun

a person who writes the libretto of an opera or other long vocal work.

Example:
The librettist worked closely with the composer to create the opera.
Mozart's operas often featured Lorenzo Da Ponte as his librettist.