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

"I spent so much time trying to persuade publicists, managers and talent to come on the show."

From BBC

“He will be missed greatly,” publicist Berger said in her statement confirming Redford’s death.

From Los Angeles Times

His publicists invited her under the pretense of a business dinner with Vogue editor in chief Anna Wintour, then White surprised Dobrev instead.

From Los Angeles Times

A publicist for Swift did not respond to the BBC's request for comment.

From BBC

"Did I know that my publicist has a family? I definitely did, but I definitely want to be that much more mindful now," she says.

From BBC

Related Words

• agent 
• press agent