scriitori

Scriitori is the Romanian noun meaning writers or authors. It is the masculine plural form of scriitor; the feminine form is scriitoare. The term refers to individuals who compose literary works such as novels, poetry, drama, and essays, and it can also encompass journalists or critics who regularly publish long-form writing. In practice, scriitor emphasizes the craft and status of a person as a creator of literature, while autor is often used for the author of a specific work.

Etymology and related terms: Scriitor is formed from the verb a scrie (to write) with the agentive suffix -tor. The root scri- is related to the Latin scribere and appears in cognate terms in other Romance languages, such as Italian scrittore and Spanish escritor. The distinction between scriitor and scriitoare mirrors gender in Romanian, with scriitor referring to male writers and scriitoare to female writers.

Role and context: Scriitorii have been central to Romanian literature and culture, working across genres including fiction, poetry, essays, and literary criticism. The community is coordinated in cultural institutions and associations such as Uniunea Scriitorilor din România (Romanian Writers’ Union), which supports writers, promotes literary activity, and organizes events and awards. The term is widely used in literary criticism, publishing, education, and media to denote people who contribute to the body of written literature.