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columnist's


Meanings
  • noun

    A person who writes columns for a newspaper or magazine

    - "John Doe is a renowned columnist for The New York Times."
    - "Sarah Smith's column in the weekly magazine is widely read."

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columnist , columnistic , columnists , fifth column , fifth columnism , fifth columnisms , fifth columnist , fifth columnists , fifth columns
Etymology
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From the Middle English word 'column', meaning a long, vertical piece, and the Latin suffix '-ist', denoting one who practices or specializes in.


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  1. Did you know that the term 'columnist' was first used in the 18th century to refer to a writer who contributed regularly to a particular newspaper or magazine?

  2. The longest recorded column in history is believed to be the 'Mariner's Mirror', which has been published continuously since 1357.


Related Concepts
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  1. Journalist: A person who collects, writes, or distributes news or other information, especially for publication.

  2. Op-ed: An abbreviation of 'opposite the editorial page', referring to columns that express the opinion of the author rather than the newspaper or magazine.


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Columnists have played an essential role in shaping public opinion and engaging readers through their thought-provoking and insightful commentary on various topics. They have been a staple in print media since the 18th century, providing readers with a unique perspective on current events and societal issues.

How to Memorize "columnist's"

  1. mnemonics

    - Visualize a column as a long, vertical piece of writing, or imagine a person writing with a pen and paper, column by column.

  2. associate

    - Associate the word 'columnist' with the image of a journalist writing insightful commentary for a newspaper or magazine.


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