ENGLISH DICTIONARY

Antiplay

Definition, Meaning & Examples

Part of speech noun

Quick meaning: Antiplay is a noun meaning (dramaturgy) A play (dramatical production) that deliberately avoids the typical conventions of the play, such as a coherent plot and resolution.

Meaning

(dramaturgy) A play (dramatical production) that deliberately avoids the typical conventions of the play, such as a coherent plot and resolution.

Example Sentences

Samuel Beckett wrote several absurdist antiplays.

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Related Words

Related dictionary entries include metaplay, antitheater, playception, antiopera, playacting, playwrite.

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