A person who specializes in or creates comedy, particularly in theatrical or literary contexts; a writer of comedies.
From 'comedy' + '-ist' (one who practices or specializes in), following the pattern of 'dramatist,' 'novelist,' etc. This term appears sporadically in English literature and criticism, particularly in academic or historical theatrical contexts.
Comedist is rarer than 'comedian' but far more scholarly—calling yourself a comedist suggests you're a serious craftsperson of comedy, not just someone making people laugh, which explains why comedians never use this term!
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