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magazinist

American  
[mag-uh-zee-nist] / ˌmæg əˈzi nɪst /

noun

  1. a person who writes for or edits a magazine.


Etymology

Origin of magazinist

First recorded in 1815–25; magazine + -ist

Example Sentences

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For result we found that beyond a doubt the magazinist had "skinned" his article out of Stedman's chapter—in other words, that he had in effect plagiarized his charge of plagiary and the proofs of it.

From Recollections of a Varied Life by Eggleston, George Cary

He had no very Definite purposes, but trusted for support to the chances of success as a magazinist and newspaper correspondent.

From International Miscellany of Literature, Art and Science, Vol. 1, No. 3, Oct. 1, 1850 by Various

These words emanated from one of the gentlemen, the young man with white hair, who had been mentioned to Ransom by Doctor Prance as a celebrated magazinist.

From The Bostonians, Vol. I (of II) by James, Henry

Christmas isn't in the least bit played out—though the magazinist may be, or may pretend to be.

From Prince Fortunatus by Black, William

Good magazines are the nurseries and forcing houses for authors; and almost every name of prominence in modern literature may be traced back along its course, as that of magazinist, or reviewer.

From Four Years in Rebel Capitals An Inside View of Life in the Southern Confederacy from Birth to Death by DeLeon, T. C.