der Publizist
Translation
publicist, journalist, commentator, writer
Examples
Der bekannte Publizist schreibt für eine große Zeitung.
The well-known publicist writes for a major newspaper.
Als Publizist äußert er sich oft zu politischen Themen.
As a publicist, he often comments on political topics.
Grammar Patterns
to work as a publicist ((als Publizist arbeiten)) She works as a freelance publicist.
to be a well-known publicist ((ein bekannter Publizist sein)) He is a well-known publicist in Germany.
Similar Words
Journalist (journalist), Autor (author), Schriftsteller (writer)
Etymology
From 'publizieren' (to publish) + the suffix '-ist', which denotes a person who does something.
Memory Tips
Think of a 'publish-ist' – a person who publishes their writings, often on public or political affairs. The feminine form is 'die Publizistin'.