COLUMNIST - Definition & Meaning for Kids

Simple definitions and word synonyms for kids.

Meaning 1

Part of speech: Noun

a journalist who writes editorials

Categories: Journalist

Synonyms

Editorialist, Columnist

🌱 Word Origin (Etymology)

The word "columnist" comes from Proto-Indo-European *kʷel-.

🔗 Related Words

column – A related word in the same word family.

ist – A related word in the same word family.

🧩 Fun Fact

Proto-Indo-European speakers probably lived around 4000 BCE, before writing was invented.