(AmE also monolog) noun
1 [C] a long speech by one person during a conversation that stops other people from speaking or expressing an opinion:
He went into a long monologue about life in America.
2 [U,C] a long speech in a play, film/movie, etc. spoken by one actor, especially when alone
3 [C,U] a dramatic story, especially in verse, told or performed by one person:
a dramatic monologue
compareDIALOGUE, SOLILOQUY
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Sourced from Main Dictionary in Lughet's collection.
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