Hello, future publishers! The historical term for a woman who edits books or newspapers is an editress. What is the male equivalent, and what is the correct term we should use today? Let's revise our understanding.
Editress Opposite Gender
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Editress vs. Editor: A Comparison
This table explains the modern and archaic terms for this professional role.
| Term | Gender | Usage |
|---|---|---|
| Editress | Female | A female editor (archaic). |
| Editor | Male / Gender-Neutral | A male editor; the standard modern term for anyone. |
What is an Editress?
An editress is an old-fashioned word for a female editor. The "-ess" suffix was used to show that the person holding the job was a woman.
What is an Editor?
An editor is the masculine equivalent of an editress. An editor is a person who is in charge of and determines the final content of a text, particularly a newspaper or magazine.
Modern Usage: 'Editor' is for Everyone
The term 'editress' is now considered archaic and is no longer used in professional contexts. The standard, professional, and gender-neutral title for anyone in this role is editor.
Frequently Asked Questions
Editress Masculine Gender
The masculine gender of 'Editress' is Editor.
Editress Opposite Gender
The opposite gender of an Editress is an Editor. Editress is a female gender term and Editor is a male gender term.
Male equivalent of Editress
The male equivalent of an Editress is an Editor.
Practice Exercises
Worksheet: Use the Correct Term
Fill in the blank with the correct modern term.
- The _______ of the newspaper decided which story would go on the front page.
- She was proud to be appointed as the _______ of a leading fashion magazine.
- The _______ worked late to prepare the manuscript for publication.
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