publisher
Americannoun
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a person or company whose business is the publishing publishing of books, periodicals, engravings, computer software, etc.
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the business head of a newspaper organization or publishing house, commonly the owner or the representative of the owner.
noun
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a company or person engaged in publishing periodicals, books, music, etc
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the proprietor of a newspaper or his representative
Etymology
Origin of publisher
1425–75; late Middle English: one who proclaims publicly; publish, -er 1
Example Sentences
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He is chief executive of Comic Book UK, a collective representing the interests of UK comics publishers, creators and retailers.
From BBC
Earlier this year, independent book publisher Bob Dominguez released an archival photobook celebrating 40 years of the Egyptian Lover’s seminal album, “On the Nile,” after working on it for two years.
From Los Angeles Times
In November, the Japan-based videogame publisher raised its sales forecast for the console to 19 million units from 15 million units for the fiscal year ending in March.
From Barron's
A child, and adult, of privilege, she was thrust into the role of publisher at the Washington Post by the tragic death of her husband.
From Los Angeles Times
Amazon said interest in the book has been high, and the retailer is working with the publisher and its distributor to meet demand.
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