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columnist

/ˈkɒ.lə.mɪst/

Meanings
  • noun

    A person who writes columns for a newspaper or magazine.

    - "She is a popular columnist for the New York Times."
    - "The political columnist provided insightful commentary on the current events."

Rhymes
Words rhyming with columnist
column , gavel , rives , havel , javel , rives
Variants
List of all variants of columnist that leads to same result
columnist , columnistic , columnists , advice columnist , fifth column , fifth columnism , fifth columnisms , fifth columnist , fifth columnists , fifth columns
Etymology
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From the Latin 'column' meaning a vertical post or shaft, and '-ist' meaning one who.


Trivia
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  1. The term 'columnist' first appeared in English in the late 16th century.

  2. The ancient Greeks and Romans used columns as architectural supports for buildings.


Related Concepts
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  1. Journalist: A person engaged or trained in reporting events, especially for newspaper, television, or radio.

  2. Editor: A person who is responsible for overseeing the production of a publication, such as a newspaper or magazine.


Culture
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Columnists have played a significant role in shaping public opinion and engaging readers with thought-provoking commentary on various topics. They have been featured in literature, such as Mark Twain's 'The Mysterious Stranger,' and have influenced popular culture through their columns in various publications.

How to Memorize "columnist"

  1. visualize

    - Imagine a person sitting at a desk, writing with a pen and paper, surrounded by newspapers and magazines.

  2. associate

    - Think of a wise person providing insightful commentary and analysis on current events.

  3. mnemonics

    - Remember: Columns are written by people, and they provide commentary on various topics.


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