columnist
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Definition
A columnist is a person who regularly writes articles or opinion pieces for a newspaper, magazine, or website, usually as part of a recurring section (a column).
Usage & Nuances
'Columnist' is typically used for writers of recurring opinion or analysis pieces, not just news. Common collocations: 'newspaper columnist', 'political columnist', 'advice columnist'. Related but different: 'reporter' (writes news), 'journalist' (more general).
Example Sentences
My favorite columnist gives advice to readers.
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Many readers look forward to the city life columnist's articles every weekend.
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She is a columnist for the local newspaper.
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The columnist writes about sports every week.
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That tech columnist always makes complicated topics easy to understand.
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She became a columnist after years as a news reporter.
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