Phrase guide

letter to the editor

noun · 1 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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noun

Meaning 1

A letter written to a newspaper, magazine or other periodical, usually intended for publication, about issues of concern to readers.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Topics: journalism, media

Examples

  • The man wanted to show support for his choice for mayor by writing a letter to the editor.

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Antonyms: none provided

History

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Across languages

Translations

15 source translations are retained for this English entry.

  • Afrikaans: lesersbrief — letter to a periodical
  • Chinese Mandarin: 讀者來信 /读者来信 (dúzhěláixìn) — letter to a periodical
  • Faroese: læsarabræv — letter to a periodical
  • Finnish: yleisönosastokirjoitus — letter to a periodical
  • Finnish: mielipidekirjoitus — letter to a periodical
  • Finnish: kirje toimitukselle — letter to a periodical
  • French: courrier des lecteurs — letter to a periodical
  • German: Leserbrief — letter to a periodical
  • Icelandic: lesandabréf — letter to a periodical
  • Indonesian: surat pembaca — letter to a periodical
  • Japanese: 投書 (tōsho) — letter to a periodical
  • Romanian: scrisoare a cititorului — letter to a periodical
  • Spanish: carta al director — letter to a periodical
  • Swedish: insändare — letter to a periodical
  • Turkish: editöre mektup — letter to a periodical