drama
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drama¹
- /ˈdɹɑːmə/ UK
- /ˈdɹɑmə/ US
- /ˈdɹæmə/ Canada, Scotland
- /ˈdɹeɪmə/ nonstandard, obsolete
Rhymes with -ɑːmə
Where it comes from
From Late Latin drāma, from Ancient Greek δρᾶμα (drâma, “an act, a theatrical act, a play”), from δράω (dráō, “to act, to take action, to achieve”). Doublet of dorama.
noun dramas · dramata
- A composition, normally in prose, telling a story and intended to be represented by actors impersonating the characters and speaking the dialogue. The author released her latest drama, which became a best-seller.
- Such a work for television, radio or the cinema, usually one that is not a comedy.
- Theatrical plays in general.
- A situation in real life that has the characteristics of such a theatrical play. After losing my job, having a car crash, and the big row with my neighbours, I don't need any more drama.
- Rumor, lying or exaggerated reaction to life or online events; melodrama; an angry dispute or scene; a situation made more complicated or worse than it should be; intrigue or spiteful interpersonal maneuvering.
Drama²
Sounds like drama
Where it comes from
Borrowed from Greek Δράμα (Dráma).
proper noun
- A city, a municipality, a regional unit of the East Macedonia and Thrace region, in north-eastern Greece.
Thesaurus
Closest in meaning: play, dramatic event, playwright, theatrical, dramatic, scene, playhouse, melodrama, troupe, theater, theatre, tragedy, plot, amphitheatre, venue, story
Translations
Every language
noun brought through the media
| 한국어 | 드라마 deurama |
|---|---|
| 日本語 | ドラマ dorama |
| 中文 | 連續劇 /连续剧 liánxùjù |
| हिन्दी | नाटक nāṭak, ड्रामा ḍrāmā |
| Português | drama |
| Ελληνικά | δράμα dráma |
| Русский | дра́ма dráma, сериа́л seriál |
| Tiếng Việt | phim truyền hình, phim bộ |
| العربية | مُسَلْسَل musalsal |
noun composition
| Español | drama, obra teatral |
|---|---|
| 日本語 | 劇 geki, 演戯 engeki, ドラマ dorama, 芝居 shibai |
| 中文 | 戲劇 /戏剧 xìjù |
| हिन्दी | नाटक nāṭak, ड्रामा ḍrāmā |
| Português | drama |
| Français | drame |
| Deutsch | Drama |
| Italiano | dramma |
| Ελληνικά | δράμα dráma |
| Română | dramă |
| Русский | дра́ма dráma, пье́са pʹjésa |
| Tiếng Việt | kịch |
| العربية | دْرَامَا drāmā, مَسْرَحِيَّة masraḥiyya |
noun theatrical plays
| Español | drama, obra teatral |
|---|---|
| 한국어 | 드라마 deurama, 연극 yeon'geuk |
| 日本語 | ドラマ dorama, 芝居 shibai, 演戯 engi |
| 中文 | 戲劇 /戏剧 xìjù |
| हिन्दी | नाटक nāṭak, ड्रामा ḍrāmā |
| Kiswahili | tamthilia |
| Português | drama |
| Français | drame |
| Deutsch | Drama, Schauspiel |
| Ελληνικά | δράμα dráma |
| Română | dramă |
| Русский | дра́ма dráma, пье́са pʹjésa |
| Tiếng Việt | kịch, tuồng |
| العربية | دْرَامَا drāmā, مَسْرَحِيَّة masraḥiyya |
| עברית | דְרָמָה dráma |
noun dramatic situation
| Español | drama |
|---|---|
| 日本語 | ドラマ dorama |
| हिन्दी | नाटक nāṭak, ड्रामा ḍrāmā |
| Português | drama |
| Français | drame |
| Ελληνικά | δράμα dráma |
| Română | dramă |
| Русский | дра́ма dráma |
| עברית | דְרָמָה dráma |
name a city in Greece
| Ελληνικά | Δράμα Dráma |
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Talk about this word "drama." Wiktionary, via Micwyn, micwyn.com/word/drama. Accessed 6 Nov. 2026. drama. (n.d.). In Wiktionary, via Micwyn. Retrieved November 6, 2026, from https://micwyn.com/word/drama "drama." Wiktionary, via Micwyn. Accessed November 6, 2026. https://micwyn.com/word/drama.Cite this
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title = {drama},
howpublished = {Wiktionary, via Micwyn},
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urldate = {2026-11-06}
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