The opinion column
Example: Opinion column expresses personal views on topics
Definition
"The opinion column" is a section in a newspaper or magazine where a writer expresses personal views or commentary on various topics, often reflecting subjective perspectives rather than objective reporting.
Etymology
The term "the opinion column" combines 'opinion,' derived from the Latin 'opinio,' meaning belief or judgment, with 'column,' which comes from the Latin 'columna,' referring to a vertical pillar. The phrase evolved to describe a regular space in print media dedicated to personal viewpoints.
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"The opinion column" appears in the Vocaplus list "English - Journalism - (A1-C2) - set 1", containing 110 commonly used words.
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