Editor Definition
ĕdĭ-tər
editors
noun
editors
A person who edits; often, specif., one whose work is procuring and editing manuscripts.
Webster's New World
One who writes editorials.
American Heritage
The head of a department of a newspaper, magazine, etc.
Webster's New World
A device for editing film, videotape, etc. as by viewing, cutting, and splicing.
Webster's New World
A program used to edit text or data files.
American Heritage
Synonyms:
- editor-in-chief
- editor program
- columnist
- reader
- blue-penciler
- desk
- lexicographer
- rewrite woman
- rewrite man
- newspaperwoman
- newspaperman
- deskman
- compiler
- copyholder
- proofreader
Other Word Forms of Editor
Noun
Singular:
editor
Plural:
editorsOrigin of Editor
From Medieval Latin ēditor, from Late Latin ēditor, from ēditus, perfect passive participle of ēdō (“to give out, put forth, publish”).
From Wiktionary
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Late Latin ēditor publisher from Latin ēditus past participle of ēdere to publish edit
From American Heritage Dictionary of the English Language, 5th Edition
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