co-author

[/koʊˈɔːθər/]
noun/verbpl: co-authors
coautor
1. A person who writes or creates something jointly with another person or persons
She is a co-author of the research paper published last year.
Ela é coautora do artigo de pesquisa publicado no ano passado.
2. To write or create something together with one or more other people
They decided to co-author a book on modern philosophy.
Eles decidiram coescrever um livro sobre filosofia moderna.
The term 'co-author' is widely used in both Brazilian and American academic and publishing contexts. In Brazil, it's common in universities and research institutions, often appearing in CVs (Currículos Lattes). The concept reflects the modern trend of collaborative research and writing in academia, particularly in STEM fields and social sciences.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
joint authorcollaborating writercontributing authorco-writer
Antonyms / Antônimos
sole authorsingle author

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
coautor/coautora
Most common form; feminine form coautora is standard
São Paulo
coautor
Standard usage in academic and publishing contexts
Rio de Janeiro
coautor
Standard usage in academic and publishing contexts
Portugal
coautor/coautora
Same usage as Brazil; sometimes written as 'co-autor' with hyphen

Related Words

collaborationauthorshipmanuscriptpublicationcontributoreditorial

Related Idioms & Phrases

shared authorship
joint effort in writing
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