(1862-1946) German dramatist. A strong proponent of an uncompromising naturalism in the theater, Hauptmann’s work has been widely produced. Die Weber/The Weavers 1892, his finest play, is an account of a revolt of Silesian weavers in 1844. His other plays include Vor Sonnenaufgang/Before Dawn 1889, the comedy Der Biberpelz/The Beaver Coat 1893, and a tragicomedy of the Berlin underworld Die Ratten/The Rats 1910. + prikaži više

ETYM Old Eng. capitain, captain, Old Fren. capitain, French capitaine (cf. Spanish capitan, Italian capitano), Late Lat. capitaneus, capitanus, from Latin caput the head. Related to under Chief, Chieftain.
1. The naval officer in command of a military ship; SYN. skipper.
2. An officer holding a rank below a major but above a lieutenant.
3. The leader of a group of people; SYN. chieftain.
4. The pilot in charge of an airship; SYN. senior pilot.
5. A policeman in charge of a precinct; SYN. police captain, police chief.
6. A diningroom attendant who is in charge of the waiters and the seating of customers; SYN. head waiter, maitre d'hotel. + prikaži više