noun
publicist
Publicist (noun) means someone whose job is to promote a person, brand, or event and manage their public image. Example: “The actress's publicist issued a statement denying the rumors.”
noun
1
Someone whose job is to promote a person, brand, or event and manage their public image.
"The actress's publicist issued a statement denying the rumors."
"He hired a publicist to help launch his new book."
2
A political commentator or writer who focuses on public affairs.
"The newspaper's leading publicist wrote a scathing piece on the new policy."
How to use publicist
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishThe person behind the scenes who gets you good press.
Common mistake
A publicist promotes and manages image; a journalist reports news independently — don't mix the two up.
Common pairings
hire a publicist
the star's publicist
a publicist for the campaign
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Word forms
- Plural
- publicists
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Etymology
Borrowed from French publiciste, built from public plus the agent suffix -ist.
Synonyms
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Rhymes for publicist
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What does “publicist” mean?
The word “publicist” means someone whose job is to promote a person, brand, or event and manage their public image. In plain terms, the person behind the scenes who gets you good press.
How do you use “publicist” in a sentence?
Here is “publicist” used in a sentence: “The actress's publicist issued a statement denying the rumors.”
What part of speech is “publicist”?
“Publicist” is a noun.
Where does the word “publicist” come from?
The word “publicist” comes from French. Borrowed from French publiciste, built from public plus the agent suffix -ist.
How many meanings does “publicist” have?
“Publicist” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: someone whose job is to promote a person, brand, or event and manage their public image.
