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drama

Syllabification: (dra·ma)
Pronunciation: /ˈdrämə/

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Definition of drama

noun

  • 1a play for theater, radio, or television:a gritty urban drama about growing up in Harlem
  • drama as a genre or style of literature:Renaissance drama
  • 2an exciting, emotional, or unexpected series of events or set of circumstances:a hostage drama an afternoon of high drama at Fenway Park

Origin:

early 16th century: via late Latin from Greek drama, from dran 'do, act'

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