"theatremaker" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: theatremakers [plural]
Etymology: theatre + maker Etymology templates: {{compound|en|theatre|maker}} theatre + maker Head templates: {{en-noun}} theatremaker (plural theatremakers)
  1. A theatrical producer, director, writer or impresario Synonyms: theatermaker, theatre-maker
    Sense id: en-theatremaker-en-noun-dpUc9fRJ Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header

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