German Conversation · Level 167
29 words
German word
Publizist
Pronunciation
IPA/publiˈt͡sɪst/
Meaning
- masculine nounjournalist
Example
Die Publizisten treten oft in Talkshows auf.
The journalists regularly appear on talk shows.
More examples
Der Publizist schreibt regelmäßig Kolumnen in der Regionalzeitung.
The journalist regularly writes columns in the regional newspaper.
Core concept
A public commentator whose written analysis becomes part of the wider debate.
Common phrases
bekannter Publizist
well-known journalist
als Publizist tätig sein
work as a journalist
Similar words
Kolumnist: A columnist who regularly presents personal opinions in a dedicated column.
Kommentator: A commentator who explains events and gives opinions on their significance.
Journalist: A journalist who gathers news and reports verified facts about current events.
Definition in German
jemand, der in Zeitungen, Zeitschriften oder Büchern öffentliche Meinungen und Analysen veröffentlicht.
Word origin
German Publizist comes through French publiciste from Latin publicus, meaning public, and developed as a term for a writer addressing public affairs.
Usage tips
- German Publizist is a false friend of English publicist, which usually means a person who promotes a performer, product, or organization.
Related words
- publizierenpublishverb
- publizistischjournalisticadjective
- Publizistikjournalismnoun