columnist

/ˈkɒ.lə.mɪst/

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Also seen as: columnists

Meaning · English

A regular writer of a column, such as in a magazine or newspaper.

Noun

Examples

a sports columnist

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Common questions

What does “columnist” mean?

A regular writer of a column, such as in a magazine or newspaper.

Is “columnist” formal or informal?

No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.