Meaning of the word screenwriter in English

What does screenwriter mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.

screenwriter

US /ˈskriːnˌraɪ.t̬ɚ/
UK /ˈskriːnˌraɪ.tər/
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Noun

a person who writes screenplays

Example:
The screenwriter spent months developing the script.
She dreams of becoming a successful Hollywood screenwriter.