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Meaning of Ghostwriter | Babel Free

Noun CEFR C1

Definitions

A professional writer who is paid to write material that is officially credited to another person; one who writes on behalf of someone else, often for a celebrity.

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Examples

“Smith was listed as the author of his autobiography, but a ghostwriter did most of the work.”
“Ghostwriters, typically the faceless forces behind many books by famous non-writers, are now becoming more visible, with celebrities openly teaming up with high-profile professionals.”

CEFR level

C1
Advanced
This word is part of the CEFR C1 vocabulary — advanced level.
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