columnist
Meaning: A journalist who regularly writes a column — a series of opinion pieces or commentary — for a newspaper, magazine, or website.
Unlike reporters who present facts, columnists are expected to offer personal opinions and analysis. British newspapers have a strong tradition of influential columnists whose views shape public debate. A column typically appears in a regular slot (weekly, daily) and carries the writer's byline prominently. Well-known British columnists have included George Orwell, Bernard Levin, and more recently Marina Hyde.
Examples
- The columnist sparked controversy with her opinion piece on immigration policy, prompting hundreds of letters to the editor. 该专栏作家关于移民政策的评论引发了争议,促使读者向编辑部发来了数百封来信。La columnista desató la polémica con su artículo de opinión sobre la política migratoria, lo que provocó cientos de cartas al director.そのコラムニストは移民政策に関する論説で物議を醸し、何百通もの投書が編集部に寄せられました。그 칼럼니스트는 이민 정책에 관한 논설로 논란을 일으켰고, 수백 통의 독자 투고가 편집부에 쏟아졌습니다.
- He has been a weekly columnist for The Times for over fifteen years, covering politics and culture. 他已经在《泰晤士报》担任每周专栏作家超过十五年,涵盖政治和文化领域。Lleva más de quince años como columnista semanal del Times, cubriendo política y cultura.彼は15年以上にわたりタイムズ紙の週刊コラムニストを務め、政治と文化を取り上げています。그는 15년 이상 타임스지의 주간 칼럼니스트로 활동하며 정치와 문화를 다루고 있습니다.
- Several prominent columnists called for the minister's resignation in their Saturday pieces. 几位知名专栏作家在他们的周六专栏中呼吁该部长辞职。Varios columnistas destacados pidieron la dimisión del ministro en sus artículos del sábado.数人の著名なコラムニストが土曜日の記事でその大臣の辞任を求めました。여러 저명한 칼럼니스트들이 토요일 기고에서 해당 장관의 사임을 촉구했습니다.
Pronunciation
Usage Guide
Context: professional, media
Tone: neutral
Origin & History
From column + -ist. Column in the journalistic sense derives from the Latin columna (pillar), referring to the vertical format of newspaper text. The word 'columnist' emerged in American English in the early 20th century.
Cultural Context
Era: Modern
Generation: All ages
Social background: Universal
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