Columnist
/ˈkɑːləmnɪst/
Definitions
A writer who regularly contributes articles on a specific subject or in a particular style to a newspaper, magazine, or other publication.
/ˈkɑːləmnɪst/
A person who writes a regular column in a newspaper, magazine, or website.
My favorite columnist writes about cooking.
💡 Simply: Imagine a newspaper with different sections, like a building with rooms. A columnist is like a person who writes for one specific 'room' or section, maybe about sports or politics, every week.
👶 For kids: Someone who writes stories in a newspaper.
More Examples
She's a well-known columnist for the New York Times.
How It's Used
"The columnist's insightful article on the election sparked a lively debate."
"Many famous columnists have transitioned from print to online platforms."
From "column" + "-ist", indicating a person who writes for a column in a newspaper or magazine. The word's development mirrors the growth of newspapers and mass media.
The word's usage has grown with the rise of mass media, reflecting the importance of regular opinion pieces and journalistic commentary.
Memory tip
Think 'column' and 'writer' combined – they write columns!