Synonyms

editor in chief

American

noun

the policy-making executive or principal editor of a publishing house, publication, etc.

editor in chief British

noun

the controlling editor of a publication

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Other Word Forms

Noun Inflected Forms

editors in chief

plural

Etymology

Origin of editor in chief

First recorded in 1870–75

Example Sentences

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John Mecklin, current editor in chief of the Bulletin of the Atomic Scientists, is retiring after 15 years.

From Salon • Jun. 15, 2026

Previously, Alan spent 10 years at Fortune Media, where he served as editor in chief and then CEO.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 8, 2026

Next year, Gillespie will serve as the editor in chief of the OU Daily.

From Los Angeles Times • May 26, 2026

Guest: Nilay Patel, co-founder and editor in chief of The Verge.

From Slate • May 10, 2026

Dr. Barnes said, “I see. And weren’t you the editor in chief of The Landry News as well?”

From "The Landry News" by Andrew Clements

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