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English

Etymology
From Ancient Greek δ�άμα (drama) "an act, a theatrical act, a play", from δ�ά� (drao) "to act, to take action, to achieve".

Noun
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1. A composition, normally in prose, telling a story and intended to be represented by actors impersonating the characters and speaking the dialogue
2. Such a work for television, radio or the cinema (usually one that is not a comedy)
3. Theatrical plays in general
4. A dramatic situation in real life
5. Slang for rumor or lying. Created to "spice up life."

Derived terms
drama queen
dramatic
dramatical
dramatically
dramatics
dramatism
dramatist
dramatization
dramatize
melodrama

Translations
trans-top|A composition
Dutch: drama n
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Malayalam: നാ��� (naatakam)
Polish: dramat m
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trans-top|Brought through the media
Dutch: drama n
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Polish: dramat m
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trans-top|Theatrical play
Dutch: drama n, toneelstuk n, theateropvoering f
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trans-top|Dramatic situation
Dutch: drama n
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Polish: dramat m
Japanese: [���]
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Spanish

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1. drama

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