Definition

A person or company that produces and distributes books, magazines, or other printed materials.

Example

The publisher decided to release the new book in the spring.

Conversation

Did you hear about the new book that just came out?

Yeah, I heard it was published by a big publisher.

I wonder if they have any events for the launch.

That would be cool! I’d love to meet the publisher and the author.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Publisher → It is formed from "publicare" (meaning to make public) and the suffix "-er" (meaning a person who). A publisher is a person who makes works available to the public.

Memory Tip

Think of someone who 'makes something public' — 'publicare' means to make public, and '-er' indicates a person. This helps you remember that a publisher is someone who shares works with the public.

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