columnist
/kɔləmnist/
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Definition
Noun: A columnist is a journalist who writes regular articles, typically expressing personal opinions or commentary, for publication in a newspaper, magazine, or website. These articles appear in a dedicated section or feature known as a column.
Examples
- The columnist wrote a compelling piece about urban development.
- She is a respected political columnist for a major national newspaper.
- Readers often write letters in response to the columnist's views.
Advanced Usage
- To be a syndicated columnist: A columnist whose work is published simultaneously in multiple newspapers or magazines through a syndication service.
- Her advice column is so popular that she became a syndicated columnist.
- Guest columnist: A person who writes a column on a one-time or occasional basis, not as the regular author.
- The newspaper featured a guest columnist to provide an expert opinion on the economic crisis.
Variants and Related Words
- Column (n): The regular section or feature in a publication written by a columnist.
- I always read the sports column on Sundays.
- Columnistic (adj): Relating to or characteristic of a columnist or column.
- The essay had a columnistic style, blending fact with personal reflection.
Synonyms
- Commentator: A person who discusses news and events, especially on television or radio or in a publication.
- Pundit: An expert who is frequently called upon to give opinions in public, often through commentary.
- Editorialist: A journalist who writes editorials, which are similar to columns but usually represent the official view of the publication.
Related Phrases
- To write a column: The action performed by a columnist.
- He writes a column on technology trends every week.
- Opinion column / Op-ed column: Specific types of columns focused on the author's perspective and analysis, often found opposite the editorial page.
- Her op-ed column sparked a significant public debate.
Noun
- a journalist who writes editorials