/ˈdrɑːmə/

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Meaning

A serious play or story for the theatre or television; also exciting trouble between people.

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Word origin

From Greek drama, meaning a deed or a play, from dran, to do or to act.

Origin
Greek
Root
drama
English cognates
dramatic

Grammar

Gender
Pluraldramas

Examples

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Here "dramas" means serious shows with a story.

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A drama can be a play performed in a theatre.

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Here "drama" means excitement and trouble between people.

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This word is taught in chapter 25, lesson 2: drama, dancer, cent and 7 more words.