auteurism

noun

au·​teur·​ism ō-ˈtər-ˌi-zəm 

-ˈtœr-

plural -s

: auteur theory

auteurist

ō-ˈtər-ist 

-ˈtœr-

noun or adjective

auteuristic

ˌō-ˌtər-ˈi-stik

-ˌtœr-

adjective

While it might be too glib to say that Allen's art mirrors his life, it is certainly true to say that his films are auteuristic expressions of his own neuroses and concerns.

—Neil Norman, Evening Standard (London), 14 Aug. 1992

Word History

Etymology

auteur + -ism

First Known Use

1968, in the meaning defined above

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