columnist

noun
UK: /ˈkɒləmnɪst/
US: /ˈkɑːləmnɪst/

  1. A writer who contributes regularly to a newspaper or magazine.

    1. The columnist wrote about local events every week.
    2. The columnist's insightful commentary sparked a public debate on ethics.

  2. A journalist who writes opinion pieces that appear regularly, often with a personal perspective.

    1. She is a columnist for a well-known national newspaper.
    2. The columnist often uses humor to make serious points about society.

Synonyms

commentator pundit reporter correspondent

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "columnist" in English means: A writer who contributes regularly to a newspaper or magazine., A journalist who writes opinion pieces that appear regularly, often with a personal perspective..

The phonetic transcription of "columnist" is /ˈkɒləmnɪst/ in British English and /ˈkɑːləmnɪst/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "columnist": commentator, pundit, reporter, correspondent.

Example usage of "columnist": "The columnist wrote about local events every week.". More examples on the page.