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Term: Columnist

Description:

A columnist is a professional writer who regularly contributes articles or opinion pieces to a newspaper, magazine, or online publication. Columnists are often known for their expertise in a particular subject area and provide unique perspectives, analysis, commentary, or advice in their writings.

Possible Parts of Speech:

• Noun

Possible Senses/Usages:

1. Noun: A person who writes regular opinion pieces or articles for a newspaper, magazine, or online publication.

Example sentence: The renowned columnist shared his insight on the current political situation in his latest article.

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2. Noun: A journalist who specializes in a specific subject area and provides analysis or expert commentary.

Example sentence: The sports columnist always offers in-depth analysis of the latest football matches.

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3. Noun: An opinion writer who expresses their personal views on a wide range of topics in their columns.

Example sentence: The columnist's thought-provoking pieces on social issues sparked intense debates among readers.

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4. Noun: An influential journalist whose articles or columns have a strong impact on public opinion.

Example sentence: The political columnist's words resonated with the public and influenced the outcome of the election.

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5. Noun: A local newspaper or magazine section featuring columns written by different authors.

Example sentence: The local columnist's humorous anecdotes about the town were a favorite among readers.

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