Meaning of Columnist
In simple words: A person who writes regular articles for a newspaper or magazine.
Columnist in a sentence
How to use Columnist
Used in journalism contexts. Appropriate for discussions about writing and media. Not commonly used in informal settings.
Grammar pattern
noun + 'is a' + journalist type
Memory hint
Think 'column' + 'ist' — a writer filling columns in newspapers with their thoughts.
Related words
Collocations with Columnist
- political columnist
- opinion columnist
- weekly columnist
- famous columnist
Synonyms for Columnist
- editor
- opinion writer
- reporter
- contributor
Common mistakes with Columnist
- Confused with 'journalist' — a columnist writes opinion pieces, while a journalist covers news.
- Using inappropriately in casual conversation or with slang.
- Mispronouncing the word, often as 'columnest'.
Columnist appears in
Columnist in other languages
- Arabicالعربية
كاتب عمود
شخص يكتب مقالات منتظمة لصحيفة أو مجلة.
- Bengaliবাংলা
কলামিস্ট
একজন ব্যক্তি যিনি সংবাদপত্র বা ম্যাগাজিনের জন্য নিয়মিত নিবন্ধ লেখেন।
- GermanDeutsch
Kolumnist
Eine Person, die regelmäßig Artikel für eine Zeitung oder Zeitschrift schreibt.
- SpanishEspañol
Columnista
Una persona que escribe artículos regularmente para un periódico o revista.
- Persianفارسی
ستوننویس
شخصی که مقالات منظم برای یک روزنامه یا مجله مینویسد.
- FrenchFrançais
Chroniqueur
Quelqu'un qui écrit des articles régulièrement pour un journal ou un magazine.
- Hindiहिन्दी
स्तंभकार
एक व्यक्ति जो किसी समाचार पत्र या पत्रिका के लिए नियमित लेख लिखता है।
- ItalianItaliano
Editorialista
Una persona che scrive regolarmente articoli per un giornale o una rivista.
- PortuguesePortuguês
Colunista
Uma pessoa que escreve artigos regulares para um jornal ou revista.
- RussianРусский
Колумнист
Человек, который регулярно пишет статьи для газеты или журнала.
- Urduاردو
کالم نگار
ایک شخص جو اخبار یا میگزین کے لیے باقاعدہ مضامین لکھتا ہے۔
- Chinese中文
专栏作家
在报纸或杂志上定期写文章的人。
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Frequently asked questions about Columnist
What does Columnist mean?
A person who writes regular articles for a newspaper or magazine.
What is the definition of Columnist?
a journalist who writes regular articles for a newspaper or magazine
How do you use Columnist in a sentence?
a **newspaper columnist**
What are synonyms for Columnist?
Common alternatives include editor, opinion writer, reporter, contributor.
What is the opposite of Columnist?
Opposite meanings include reader, audience.
What words go with Columnist?
It commonly pairs with political columnist, opinion columnist, weekly columnist, famous columnist.
What are common mistakes when using Columnist?
Confused with 'journalist' — a columnist writes opinion pieces, while a journalist covers news. Using inappropriately in casual conversation or with slang. Mispronouncing the word, often as 'columnest'.
How do you pronounce Columnist?
US: /["/ˈkɑːləmnɪst/"]/, UK: /["/ˈkɒləmnɪst/"]/. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.
When should I use Columnist?
Used in journalism contexts. Appropriate for discussions about writing and media. Not commonly used in informal settings.
What CEFR level is Columnist?
"Columnist" is at C1 level on the CEFR scale.
