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Webster 1913 Edition


Publicist

Pub′li-cist

,
Noun.
[Cf. F.
publiciste
.]
A writer on the laws of nature and nations; one who is versed in the science of public right, the principles of government, etc.
The Whig leaders, however, were much more desirous to get rid of Episcopacy than to prove themselves consummate
publicists
and logicians.
Macaulay.

Webster 1828 Edition


Publicist

PUB'LICIST

,
Noun.
A writer on the laws of nature and nations; one who treats of the rights of nations.

Definition 2024


publicist

publicist

English

Noun

publicist (plural publicists)

  1. A person whose job is to publicize information or events; a publicity agent; a public relations agent or worker
  2. A journalist, often a commentator, who focusses on politics
  3. (now rare and archaic) A scholar, of public or international law.

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  • publicist in The Century Dictionary, The Century Co., New York, 1911