publicist

[puhb-luh-sist]

noun

1. a person who publicizes, especially a press agent or public-relations consultant.

2. an expert in current public or political affairs.

3. an expert in public or international law.

publicist

/ ˈpʌblɪsɪst /

noun

1. a person who publicizes something, esp a press or publicity agent

2. a journalist

3. rare,  a person learned in public or international law

Word History and Origins

Origin of publicist¹

From German, dating back to 1785–95; public, -ist

Example Sentences

He will also pay a fine, but the amount has not been confirmed, his publicist said in an email to The Times.

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Contemporary newspapers published flattering portraits apparently written by publicists on Dillon’s dime.

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The group's publicist walked into the studio and halted the interview.

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Lively filed a lawsuit in December against Baldoni, his company Wayfarer Studios, the company’s CEO Jamey Heath and publicists, among others.

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This is Kardashian's second foray into acting after her casting in 2023's 12th season of American Horror Story, in which she appeared as a publicist, receiving mostly positive reviews.

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Related Words

• agent 
• press agent