editor

The word “editor” has 3 syllables: ed-i-tor

It's pronounced as /ˈɛdɪtər/


What is synonym and antonym for editor?

In the thesaurus, “editor” has 70 synonyms and 1 antonym.

Here are synonyms and antonyms for editor along with examples of usage in sentences.


Synonyms for editor

  • anchor
  • anchorman
  • anchorperson
  • anchorwoman
  • announcer
  • auteur
  • author
  • autobiographer
  • belle-lettrist
  • belletrist
  • biographer
  • blue-penciler
  • broadcaster
  • byliner
  • coauthor
  • columnist
  • commentator
  • copyholder
  • copyreader
  • correspondent
  • coscenarist
  • cowriter
  • definer
  • deskman
  • fabulist
  • fictioneer
  • fictionist
  • ghostwriter
  • hack
  • hagiographer
  • hatchet man
  • intelligencer
  • journalist
  • lexicographer
  • linguist
  • litterateur
  • memoirist
  • memorialist
  • muckraker
  • newscaster
  • newshound
  • newsman
  • newspaperman
  • newspaperwoman
  • newsperson
  • newswoman
  • novelist
  • pen
  • penman
  • photojournalist
  • police reporter
  • pressman
  • proofreader
  • reporter
  • reviser
  • rewrite man
  • rewrite woman
  • rewriter
  • romancer
  • scribbler
  • scribe
  • scrivener
  • sportswriter
  • staffer
  • storyteller
  • stringer
  • stylist
  • wordmonger
  • wordsmith
  • writer

Antonyms for editor

  • nonauthor

Meanings of editor

  • noun
    1. A person who edits or makes changes to documents.
    2. A copy editor.
    3. A person who edited a specific document.
    4. A person at a newspaper, publisher or similar institution who edits stories and/or decides which ones to publish.
    5. A machine used for editing (cutting and splicing) movie film.
    6. (computer software) A program for creating and making changes to files, especially text files.
    7. Someone who manipulates video footage and assembles it into the correct order etc for broadcast; a picture editor.

Example Sentences

  • As the editor of the magazine, she oversees the selection of articles and layout design.
  • The editor reviewed the manuscript and provided valuable feedback to the author.
  • Our team is fortunate to have an experienced editor who ensures our content meets high standards.
  • The editor made several revisions to the draft to improve clarity and coherence.
  • The role of an editor involves not only correcting grammar but also shaping the overall narrative of a piece.

On this page you'll find 71 synonyms, antonyms, or another words to editor, such as: anchor, anchorman, anchorperson, anchorwoman, announcer, auteur, author.

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Related Words

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  • anchorman
  • anchorperson
  • anchorwoman
  • announcer
  • broadcaster
  • byliner
  • columnist
  • commentator
  • contributor
  • copyreader
  • correspondent
  • cub
  • editor
  • hack
  • intelligencer
  • media person
  • muckraker
  • newscaster
  • newshound
  • newsman
  • newspaper person
  • newspaperman
  • newspaperwoman
  • newsperson
  • newswoman
  • pencil pusher
  • photojournalist
  • police reporter
  • press
  • pressman
  • publicist
  • reporter
  • scribe
  • scrivener
  • sportswriter
  • staffer
  • stringer
  • television commentator
  • writer

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