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copy editor

noun · 2 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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noun

Meaning 1

Someone who corrects printed material (copy) and prepares it for typesetting, printing, or online publishing.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

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Meaning relationships

Synonyms: none provided

Antonyms: none provided

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noun

Meaning 2

an editor who prepares text for publication

Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0

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Meaning relationships

Synonyms: copyreader, text editor

Antonyms: none provided

Broader terms: editor, editor in chief

History

Etymology

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Across languages

Translations

14 source translations are retained for this English entry.

  • Finnish: editoija — editor who prepares text for publication
  • French: lecteur-correcteur — editor who prepares text for publication
  • French: correcteur — editor who prepares text for publication
  • French: réviseur — editor who prepares text for publication
  • Hungarian: olvasószerkesztő — editor who prepares text for publication
  • Kashubian: adjustatór — editor who prepares text for publication
  • Polish: adiustator — editor who prepares text for publication
  • Polish: adiustatorka — editor who prepares text for publication
  • Romanian: corector — editor who prepares text for publication
  • Romanian: corectoare — editor who prepares text for publication
  • Russian: редактор (redaktor) — editor who prepares text for publication
  • Russian: литературный редактор (literaturnyj redaktor) — editor who prepares text for publication
  • Spanish: corrector — editor who prepares text for publication
  • Welsh: golygydd copi — editor who prepares text for publication