1. a person who writes editorials for a newspaper, magazine, or news organization
2. a person who expresses strong personal opinions on public issues
Usage: often used to describe someone who advocates for a particular viewpoint

Examples

• The editorialist at the newspaper wrote a compelling piece about education reform.
• She worked as an editorialist for twenty years before becoming the paper's editor-in-chief.
• The editorialist's column sparked debate among readers about climate policy.
• Many editorialists have criticized the new legislation in recent weeks.
• As an editorialist, he was known for his sharp analysis of political events.
• The newspaper hired a new editorialist to cover economic issues.