publisher

[puhb-li-sher]

noun

1. a person or company whose business is the publishing publishing of books, periodicals, engravings, computer software, etc.

2. the business head of a newspaper organization or publishing house, commonly the owner or the representative of the owner.

publisher

/ ˈpʌblɪʃə /

noun

1. a company or person engaged in publishing periodicals, books, music, etc

2. the proprietor of a newspaper or his representative

Word History and Origins

Origin of publisher¹

1425–75; late Middle English: one who proclaims publicly; publish, -er ¹

Example Sentences

He has sued the Journal’s reporters, Journal publisher Dow Jones and parent company News Corp.

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The publisher had a breakout moment after Oct.

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That lack of transparency keeps advertisers and publishers from making informed decisions about which auction platforms they use and how, according to Hovaness.

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Electronic Arts surged 15% after The Wall Street Journal reported, citing people familiar with the matter, that a group of investors were close to a deal to take the videogame publisher private.

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At Park’s request, he printed 20 or so hard copies to be mailed to publishers.

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Related Words

• journalist 
• magazine 
• media 
• newsperson 
• reporter 
• writer