Meaning & Definition of word "Publisher"
Publisher
/ˈpʌblɪʃər/
noun:
- 1. A person or company that prepares and issues books, journals, music, or other works for sale.
- Example: The publisher announced a new release for the upcoming fall season.
- 2. An organization or individual that facilitates the distribution of content, especially in media and digital formats.
- Example: She works as an editor at a prominent academic publisher that specializes in scientific research.
- 3. A person responsible for overseeing the publication process and marketing of written materials.
- Example: As a managing publisher, he had the final say on which manuscripts were accepted for publication.
Etymology
●Middle English: from Old French 'publicher', from Latin 'publicare' meaning 'to make public.'
Common Phrases and Expressions
self-publishing:
The process of publishing one's own book independently.
vanity publisher:
A publisher that publishes books at the author's expense.
digital publisher:
An entity that publishes content electronically.
Related Words
publication:
The act of making content available to the public.
manuscript:
A document submitted to a publisher for consideration.
Slang Meanings of publisher
Meaning: Pub
● Example Sentence: The manuscript was rejected by every pub in town.
Meaning: Print house
● Example Sentence: She finally got signed by a print house after years of hard work.