editorial
English meaning: Editorial
Definition
An article in a publication giving the opinion of its editors on a given topic or current event.
Example
“In its editorial, the magazine urged the government to act on climate change.”
Another example: “The newspaper ran a hard-hitting editorial criticizing the new policy.”
Usage — When, Where & How
Formal and journalistic; refers to a newspaper or magazine article expressing the publication's official opinion. Also used attributively ('editorial board'). Common in media and publishing.
Etymology & Origin
English — Origin & History
From Latin 'editus' (put forth), past participle of 'edere' (to publish); the journalistic noun sense dates from the early 19th century.
Related Words
Common Collocations
- write an editorial
- editorial board
- editorial page
- scathing editorial
- editorial opinion
- newspaper editorial
Word Forms
editorial (n); editorials (pl.); editor (n); edit (v); editorialize (v)
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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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