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columnist

n. countable
C1 Advanced Oxford US //ˈkɑɫəmnəst// UK //kˈɒləmnˌɪst// colum·nist

n. a writer who produces a regular series of articles for a newspaper or magazine. These writers usually share their personal opinions on news, politics, or lifestyle topics.

n. a journalist who contributes a regular series of articles to a publication, typically expressing a personal perspective or specialized expertise.


SIMPLE

She works as a political columnist for a national newspaper.

CONTEXTUAL

The local columnist wrote a moving piece about the history of the town's oldest park.

COMPLEX

While reporters are expected to maintain strict objectivity, the columnist is granted the freedom to use a more subjective and provocative voice to engage the readership.

Synonyms
Origin

From column + -ist, from Latin and Greek, ultimately from Proto-Indo-European *kʷel-.

Usage

Commonly used with a modifier to specify the subject matter, such as 'sports columnist' or 'gossip columnist'.

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