De redacteur
Example: De redacteur controleert de teksten voor de krant elke dag.
Definition
"De redacteur" is a noun referring to the editor responsible for reviewing and correcting texts, such as newspaper articles, ensuring accuracy and clarity before publication. In the example, "De redacteur controleert de teksten voor de krant elke dag," the editor checks the newspaper texts daily.
Etymology
The Dutch word "de redacteur" comes from the Latin 'redactor,' meaning 'one who edits or compiles.' It entered Dutch through French 'rédacteur,' reflecting the role of organizing and preparing texts, especially in publishing. Did you know? The root 'redigere' means 'to bring back' or 'to arrange again,' which fits the editor's task perfectly.
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"De redacteur" appears in the Vocaplus list "Dutch - HR - (A1-C2) - set 1", containing 182 commonly used words.
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