🇩🇪German Source WordCode: DE

Herausgeber

Pronunciation / Transliteration: herausgeber

🇬🇧 Direct English Meaning:
Editor/ˈɛdɪtər/
nounCEFR B2 (Upper)Top #1500 frequency
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🇩🇪 Example Sentence in German:

"Der Herausgeber hat das Buch veröffentlicht."

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2 senses
As noun
  1. 1

    A person who is in charge of and determines the final content of a text, particularly in publishing.

    "The editor reviewed the manuscript before it went to print."
  2. 2

    A software application used for creating and modifying text or code.

    "She used a text editor to write her code."

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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology

The word 'editor' originates from the Latin 'editorem', meaning 'one who puts forth' or 'one who publishes'. It evolved through Middle French 'éditeur' in the 16th century, reflecting the role of individuals responsible for preparing written material for publication.

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