Definition

A woman who works as an editor, responsible for overseeing the content and quality of written material.

Example

The editress reviewed the manuscript before it was published.

Conversation

Did you hear about the new editress at the magazine?

Yeah, I heard she has a lot of great ideas for the next issue.

I hope she brings some fresh perspectives to the team.

Me too! It's always exciting to see what a new editress can do.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Editress → It is formed from "edit" (from Latin "editus", meaning to bring forth or produce) and "-ress" (a suffix used to denote a female agent). The word "editress" refers to a female editor, someone who brings forth or produces written content.

Memory Tip

Think of someone who 'brings forth' ('edit') written work and is a 'female' ('-ress'). This helps you remember that an editress is a woman who edits.

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