noun ·3 syllables ·Uncommon ·College level

Definitions

Noun

1. 1
   A person whose job is to publicize information or events; a publicity agent; a public relations agent or worker.

   "Legendary soul singer Bobby Womack died Friday, Womack’s publicist said. He was 70."

2. 2
   someone who publicizes wordnet
3. 3
   A journalist, often a commentator, who focusses on politics.
4. 4
   A scholar, of public or international law. archaic

Synonyms

All synonyms

agannotatorattorney generalbook reviewercity editorcivilian

Example

More examples

"Many well renowned influencers have their own publicist."

Etymology

Borrowed from French publiciste, equivalent to public + -ist.

Related phrases

public relationspublicity agent

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