slanter: meaning, definition, pronunciation and examples
Rare/ObsoleteHistorical/Literary
Quick answer
What does “slanter” mean?
One who tells false or biased information.
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Pronunciation
Definition
Meaning and Definition
One who tells false or biased information; a biased or deceitful person, especially a journalist.
A journalist, writer, or speaker who deliberately presents news or facts in a biased, misleading, or distorted way; a propagandist.
Dialectal Variation
British vs American Usage
Differences
Historically used in both varieties but never common. No significant contemporary difference as the term is obsolete.
Connotations
Strongly negative, implying journalistic malpractice.
Frequency
Extremely rare in modern usage in both varieties. Any contemporary use would be deliberately archaic or stylistic.
Grammar
How to Use “slanter” in a Sentence
The [slanter] [verb of speech] that...[Publication] employed a [slanter]Vocabulary
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Usage
Meaning in Context
Business
Not used.
Academic
Rare, only in historical/media studies contexts discussing 19th-century journalism.
Everyday
Not used.
Technical
Not used.
Vocabulary
Synonyms of “slanter”
Vocabulary
Antonyms of “slanter”
Watch out
Common Mistakes When Using “slanter”
- Using it as a synonym for any critic or journalist.
- Using it in modern contexts where 'biased reporter' or 'propagandist' would be appropriate.
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
No, it is an obsolete or historical term. You will almost never encounter it in modern English outside of historical texts or very deliberate stylistic choices.
No. 'Slanter' is exclusively an agent noun (a person). The related verb is 'to slant'.
They are close synonyms. 'Slanter' is an older, more specific term often tied to print journalism, while 'propagandist' is broader and still in common use for anyone spreading biased information for a cause.
It provides historical insight into media criticism and enriches understanding of how English creates agent nouns. It's useful for reading 19th-century literature or journalism history.
One who tells false or biased information.
Slanter is usually historical/literary in register.
Slanter: in British English it is pronounced /ˈslɑːntə/, and in American English it is pronounced /ˈslæntər/. Tap the audio buttons above to hear it.
Learning
Memory Aids
Mnemonic
A SLANTer makes the truth SLANT in a misleading direction.
Conceptual Metaphor
TRUTH IS STRAIGHT / DECEPTION IS A SLANT
Practice
Quiz
What is the most accurate description of a 'slanter'?