Definition

A person who writes stories that are not true, often producing a lot of them, usually for entertainment or commercial purposes.

Example

The fictioneer published several novels in just one year, captivating readers with his imaginative tales.

Conversation

Have you read any books by that new fictioneer everyone's talking about?

No, I haven't, but I've heard they write really fast.

Yeah, I heard they release a new book almost every month!

That's impressive, but I wonder about the quality of their work.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Fictioneer → It is formed from "fiction" (from Latin *fictio*, meaning the act of making or shaping) and "-eer" (a suffix used to denote a person associated with a particular activity). The word "fictioneer" refers to a person who creates or engages in fiction, particularly in a professional or artistic capacity.

Memory Tip

Think of someone who is involved in the 'act of making' stories ('fiction') — that's why a fictioneer is a person who creates fiction.

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