columnists
columnists — noun
- columnistssingular
- columnistsesplural
1. a writer who produces regular opinion pieces for a newspaper, magazine, or websi
a writer who produces regular opinion pieces for a newspaper, magazine, or website
Naoko works as a food columnist for a major newspaper in Osaka.
collocation: food columnist / sports columnist / gossip columnist
The political columnist argued that the new tax would hurt small shops.
Diego became a sports columnist after covering local teams for six years.
Several well-known columnists signed an open letter defending press freedom.
Readers trust the advice columnist because she answers each question with care.
- commentator
broader term — can work in TV or radio, not limited to print
- opinion writer
more explicit about giving views rather than reporting facts
- correspondent
usually reports news from a specific place, not necessarily opinion-based
- reporter
focuses on delivering facts and news, not personal opinion
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Typically followed by 'for' plus the name of the publication, or preceded by a subject area (sports columnist, political columnist).