De columnist



Example: De columnist schrijft elke week een artikel over actuele onderwerpen.

Definition


"De columnist" refers to a journalist who regularly writes opinion pieces or articles for newspapers or magazines, often expressing personal views on current events or topics of interest. The columnist typically shares insights, critiques, or commentary in a recurring column.

Etymology


The word "de columnist" comes from the Dutch language, derived from the English word "columnist," which itself originates from "column," meaning a vertical division in a newspaper or magazine. Did you know? The term reflects the writer's role in filling a specific column space regularly.

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"De columnist" appears in the Vocaplus list "Dutch - Journalism - (A1-C2) - set 1", containing 110 commonly used words.
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