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Definition drama in British English

drama noun

noun
/ˈdrɑːmə/
1

a play for the theatre, television, or radio

Example

a television drama about nurses

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1.1

the study of plays

Example

He teaches drama.

Example

a drama course

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2

something unusual or exciting that happens

Example

a game full of drama

Example

A crowd had gathered to watch the drama unfold.

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Definition drama in British English