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

Baroness May brought together the Hunt family and Queen Camilla in her role of guest editor of the Today programme.

From BBC ● Dec. 31, 2025

Serving as a guest editor can help junior researchers develop editing skills and network with colleagues.

From Science Magazine ● Mar. 28, 2023

She was interviewed by Sir Jeremy as part of his role as a guest editor of Radio 4's Today programme.

From BBC ● Dec. 28, 2022

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