publisher

[ puhb-li-sher ]

noun

1. a person or company whose business is the publishing publishing of books, periodicals, engravings, computer software, etc.
2. the business head of a newspaper organization or publishing house, commonly the owner or the representative of the owner.

publisher

/ ˈpʌblɪʃə /

noun

1. a company or person engaged in publishing periodicals, books, music, etc
2. the proprietor of a newspaper or his representative

Word History and Origins

Origin of publisher¹

1425–75; late Middle English: one who proclaims publicly; publish, -er ¹

Example Sentences

Harvey went on to thank her family, publisher and agents.

From Los Angeles Times

Oliver said he and his publishers had decided to withdraw the book from sale around the world.

From BBC

Even in politics, the foundational role of protecting free speech is the promotion of free ideas, not to protect a nefarious publisher’s monopoly.

From Salon

Nor do a publisher’s specious appeals to us based on bothsiderism in an existential election.

From Salon

The publisher of the Washington Post is running defense for owner Jeff Bezos, after the paper's decision not to endorse a candidate in this year's presidential election caused an uproar.

From Salon

Related Words

• journalist
• magazine
• media
• newsperson
• reporter
• writer