editress

A woman works as an editress at a publishing house.

Definition

1. Noun:
   • A female editor: "editress" refers to a woman who edits, especially one who is the editor of a publication or a collection of works.

Usage Examples

• (A woman who serves as the editor of a publication.)
• (A woman who holds the editorial role.)

Advanced Usage

• The term "editress" is now considered dated or archaic, as "editor" is commonly used as a gender-neutral term. It may appear in historical contexts or self-referential usage by women reclaiming the term.
  • In the 19th century, the editress of the women's magazine wrote anonymously. (Historical context showing a female editor.)

Variants and Related Words

• Editor (n): a person who edits material for publication. (Gender-neutral, modern usage.)

  • The editor approved the final draft. (The person in charge of editing.)

• Edit (v): to prepare written material for publication by correcting, revising, or adapting.

  • She will edit the manuscript before it goes to press. (To perform editorial work.)

Synonyms

• Female editor: a woman who edits.
• Redactress: a less common synonym for a female editor (also dated).

Phrasal Verbs

• None directly associated with "editress."

Related Idioms

• None directly associated with "editress."