auteur theory

au·teur the·o·ry

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Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [oh-tur thee-uh-ree, theer-ee]
- /oʊˈtɜr ˈθi ə ri, ˈθɪər i/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [oh-tur thee-uh-ree, theer-ee]
- /oʊˈtɜr ˈθi ə ri, ˈθɪər i/

Definitions of auteur theory words

noun auteur theory the theory that creative directors are the major force in film-making 3
noun auteur theory (in film criticism) a theory that the director is the chief creator of a film and gives it an individual style that is evident in all aspects of the finished product. 1

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Origin of auteur theory

First appearance:

before 1960

One of the 3% newest English words

First recorded in 1960-65

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auteur theory popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 32% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

According to our data about 75% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.

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