monodrama

[ mon-uh-drah-muh, -dram-uh ]

noun
  1. a dramatic piece for only one performer.

Origin of monodrama

1
First recorded in 1785–95; mono- + drama

Other words from monodrama

  • mon·o·dra·mat·ic [mon-uh-druh-mat-ik], /ˌmɒn ə drəˈmæt ɪk/, adjective
  • mon·o·dram·a·tist, noun

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British Dictionary definitions for monodrama

monodrama

/ (ˈmɒnəʊˌdrɑːmə) /


noun
  1. a play or other dramatic piece for a single performer

Derived forms of monodrama

  • monodramatic, adjective

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