Definition

A person who writes articles or stories for the feuilleton section of a newspaper, often focusing on light literature, culture, or social commentary.

Example

The feuilletonist contributed a weekly column that entertained readers with witty observations about society.

Conversation

Have you heard about that new feuilletonist writing for the local paper?

Yeah, I read one of their articles yesterday; it was really engaging!

I wonder how they get such unique perspectives as a feuilletonist.

It must be fascinating to explore different topics like that!

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

**Feuilletonist** → It is formed from "feuilleton" (from French, meaning a small leaf or a section of a newspaper) and "-ist" (meaning a person who practices or is concerned with something). A feuilletonist is a person who writes for a feuilleton, typically a journalist or writer of light literature or commentary.

Memory Tip

Think of a 'feuilleton' as a small section of a newspaper, and the '-ist' means a person involved in that writing. So, a feuilletonist is someone who writes for that section.

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