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Columnist vs Essayist - What's the difference?

columnist | essayist |

As nouns the difference between columnist and essayist

is that columnist is a regular writer of a column, such as in a magazine or newspaper while essayist is one who composes essays; a writer of short compositions.

columnist

English

Noun

(en noun)
  • A regular writer of a column, such as in a magazine or newspaper

    • See also

    * column * fifth columnist

    essayist

    English

    Noun

    (en noun)
  • One who composes essays; a writer of short compositions.
    • She was an essayist whose frequent contributions to the editorial pages of major newspapers had a loyal following.