guest editor

American  

[gest ed-i-ter] / ˈgɛst ˈɛd ɪ tər /

noun

1. a person who is invited to collect and prepare content for a single edition of a magazine, newspaper, or broadcast.

   He recently served as guest editor of a special journal issue on secure communications.

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Other Word Forms

• guest-edit
  verb (used with object)

Etymology

Origin of guest editor

First recorded in 1925–30

Example Sentences

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guest editor

Boxing Day will see author and screenwriter Hanif Kureishi as guest editor.

From BBC ● Nov. 23, 2023

“I have no proof that they did anything wrong,” Crosetto says, adding that guest editor practices appear to vary.

From Science Magazine ● Mar. 28, 2023

The big occasion follows British broadcaster ITV’s release of a documentary about the duchess’s stint as guest editor of Country Life, during which she helped produce a special edition celebrating the magazine’s 125th anniversary.

From Seattle Times ● Jul. 16, 2022

Last year he served as a guest editor of Art in America, turning the magazine’s new talent issue in May into a platform for Black critics, painters and photographers.

From New York Times ● Jun. 29, 2022

As part of his appearance as guest editor on BBC Radio 4's Today programme on Wednesday, Manchester City's Raheem Sterling spoke to his England head coach Gareth Southgate.

From BBC ● Dec. 29, 2021