Columnist: meaning, definitions and examples

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columnist

 

[ หˆkษ’lษ™m nษชst ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

newspaper

A person who writes for a newspaper or magazine, especially on a regular basis, providing commentary and analysis on current events, trends, or other topics.

Synonyms

commentator, journalist, reporter

Examples of usage

  • He is a well-known columnist for The New York Times.
  • The columnist expressed his opinion on the recent political developments.
  • She has been working as a columnist for over a decade.
Context #2 | Noun

online

A person who writes regular articles or blog posts for a website, sharing their opinions, insights, or expertise on various subjects.

Synonyms

author, blogger, contributor

Examples of usage

  • The online columnist discussed the latest technology trends.
  • She gained popularity as an online columnist for her fashion advice.
  • The website features columns by various online columnists.

Translations

Translations of the word "columnist" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น colunista

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคธเฅเคคเค‚เคญเค•เคพเคฐ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Kolumnist

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ kolumnis

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะบะพะปัƒะผะฝั–ัั‚

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ felietonista

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใ‚ณใƒฉใƒ ใƒ‹ใ‚นใƒˆ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท chroniqueur

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ columnista

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท kรถลŸe yazarฤฑ

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์นผ๋Ÿผ๋‹ˆ์ŠคํŠธ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ูƒุงุชุจ ุนู…ูˆุฏ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ sloupkaล™

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ stฤบpkar

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ไธ“ๆ ไฝœๅฎถ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ kolumnist

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ dรกlkahรถfundur

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะบะพะปัƒะผะฝะธัั‚

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ™แƒแƒšแƒฃแƒ›แƒœแƒ˜แƒกแƒขแƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ kolumnist

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ columnista

Etymology

The term 'columnist' originated in the mid-19th century, derived from the word 'column' in the sense of a vertical division in a newspaper page. Columnists have played a significant role in journalism, offering informed perspectives and analysis on a wide range of topics. Over time, the role of a columnist has evolved to include online platforms, where individuals share their views and expertise with a global audience.

See also: column, columns.

Word Frequency Rank

With rank #18,379, this word belongs to specialized vocabulary. While not common in everyday speech, it enriches your ability to express complex ideas.