coeditor: meaning, definition, pronunciation and examples
Low-mediumFormal, academic, professional publishing
Quick answer
What does “coeditor” mean?
A person who works with one or more other people to edit a publication, such as a book, journal, or newspaper.
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Definition
Meaning and Definition
A person who works with one or more other people to edit a publication, such as a book, journal, or newspaper.
A person who shares the editorial responsibility and authority with another editor or a team, often indicating a collaborative partnership in shaping the content, structure, and quality of a published work.
Dialectal Variation
British vs American Usage
Differences
Both regions accept both 'coeditor' and 'co-editor'. British English may show a slight preference for the hyphenated form.
Connotations
Neutral in both regions, denoting professional collaboration.
Frequency
Equally low-to-medium frequency in academic/professional contexts in both regions.
Grammar
How to Use “coeditor” in a Sentence
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Collocations
Examples
Examples of “coeditor” in a Sentence
verb
British English
- She was invited to coedit the new series on medieval history.
- They agreed to co-edit the journal for a three-year term.
American English
- He coedited the textbook with a colleague from Stanford.
- They are coediting a special issue of the magazine.
adjective
British English
- Her coeditor role was crucial for the project's success. (attributive noun use, not a true adjective)
American English
- He held a coeditor position at the press. (attributive noun use, not a true adjective)
Usage
Meaning in Context
Business
Rare; more common in publishing house roles for specific projects.
Academic
Very common; standard for multi-editor scholarly journals, conference proceedings, and edited collections.
Everyday
Very rare; unknown to most non-specialists.
Technical
Common in publishing, library science, and academic discourse.
Vocabulary
Synonyms of “coeditor”
Strong
Neutral
Weak
Vocabulary
Antonyms of “coeditor”
Watch out
Common Mistakes When Using “coeditor”
- Misspelling as 'co-editer' (incorrect).
- Using it to mean 'assistant editor' (coeditor implies equal status, not subordination).
- Pronouncing it /koʊˈiːdɪtər/ (mistaking the prefix for 'coe-').
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
Both are correct. Modern style guides increasingly accept the closed form 'coeditor', but the hyphenated form 'co-editor' is still very common and equally acceptable.
A coeditor typically implies equal shared responsibility for the entire publication. An associate editor may have a more defined, often subordinate, area of responsibility (e.g., a specific section) under a main editor.
Yes, the verb form is 'coedit' or 'co-edit' (e.g., 'They coedited the book').
Typically, yes. For edited volumes, all coeditors are usually listed on the cover and title page, distinguishing them from chapter authors.
A person who works with one or more other people to edit a publication, such as a book, journal, or newspaper.
Coeditor is usually formal, academic, professional publishing in register.
Coeditor: in British English it is pronounced /ˌkəʊˈedɪtə(r)/, and in American English it is pronounced /ˌkoʊˈedɪtər/. Tap the audio buttons above to hear it.
Phrases
Idioms & Phrases
- “To wear the coeditor's hat (to act in that role)”
Learning
Memory Aids
Mnemonic
Think: COllaborating EDITOR = COEDITOR. You CO-OPERATE on EDITING.
Conceptual Metaphor
EDITING IS A JOINT VENTURE / SHARED CONSTRUCTION.
Practice
Quiz
In which context is the term 'coeditor' MOST likely to be used?