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

Each guild, for example, charges thousands of dollars to allow publicists to access its email list to send out mass invitations to members.

From Los Angeles Times

We got in touch with his publicist and went back and forth for like six or seven months.

From Los Angeles Times

He was surrounded by his children, siblings and close family, his publicist, Arnold Robinson, said at the time.

From Los Angeles Times

I’m talking with a Paramount publicist who is giving me a history lesson on how the Romans filled the Colosseum with water in order to stage a naval battle.

From Los Angeles Times

Jones’ publicist, Arnold Robinson, told the Associated Press that the star died in his home in Los Angeles surrounded by his family.

From Salon

Related Words

• agent
• press agent