publisher
English meaning: Publisher
Definition
One who publishes, especially books.
Example
“The author signed a contract with a major New York publisher.”
Another example: “The game's publisher delayed the release by several months.”
Usage — When, Where & How
A neutral noun for a person or company that issues books, magazines, or software. Common in media, publishing, and gaming contexts. Distinguished from the author (who writes) and the printer (who prints).
Etymology & Origin
English — Origin & History
From the verb 'publish' (from Old French 'publier', from Latin 'publicare', 'to make public') + the agent suffix '-er', the word dating from the 16th century.
Synonyms
- publishing house
- press
- imprint
- publishing firm
Related Words
- bookseller
- publishing
- imprint
- printer
- publish
- distributor
- editor
- paperback
- isbn
- comics
Common Collocations
- book publisher
- leading publisher
- publisher and author
- independent publisher
- game publisher
Word Forms
publish (v); published; publisher (n); publishers (pl)
Word Tools
Literary Heritage
“To thine own self be true, and it must follow, as the night the day, thou canst not then be false to any man.”
/To thine own self be true/
“Be honest with yourself — and as naturally as night follows day, you will be unable to be false to others.”
“I'm nobody! Who are you? Are you nobody, too?”
/I'm nobody! Who are you?/
“I am nobody — and that quiet anonymity is more honest than the noise of public fame.”
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