editorial
/ˌedɪˈtɔːriəl/
noun
Origin
Latin
editor — a producer, publisher, or one who gives out
Overview
Meaning Now
- An article in a newspaper or other periodical presenting the opinion of the publisher, editor, or editorial board.
- Relating to the work of an editor or the editing process.
Literal older meaning
pertaining to one who gives out or sets forth
Language path
Latin → French → English
Earliest form
editorial
Earliest period
19th century
Journey
The term emerged in English during the early 19th century, reflecting the growing influence of newspapers as political platforms where the publisher or lead editor expressed their views, distinct from the objective news reporting found elsewhere in the publication.
Evolution
- Classical Latin
ēditor
“one who puts forth or brings forward”
- 17th century French
éditeur
“publisher or editor”
Adapted from Latin.
- 19th century English
editorial
“pertaining to an editor”
Initially used as an adjective, later as a noun.
Connections
Word parts
edit
root
to put forth or publish
or
suffix
agent suffix
ial
suffix
pertaining to
Related across languages
French
éditorial
editorial
Spanish
editorial or publishing house
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