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Essayist

Verb / ˈeˌseɪɪst / Another word for essayist — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

An essayist is a person who writes essays, which are short pieces of writing that express the writer's thoughts, opinions, or arguments on a specific topic.

Synonyms & similar words

litterateur writer author columnist commentator journalist scribe pundit critic correspondent reviewer reporter blogger compositionist wordsmith scribbler penman literateur

Example sentences

  1. The essayist discussed the importance of education in her essay.
  2. The famous essayist wrote about his travels around the world.
  3. The essayist's writing style is known for its clarity and depth.
  4. I want to become an essayist and share my ideas with others.
  5. The essayist's work is often published in magazines and newspapers.

Quotes

  • 'An essayist is a lucky person who has found a way to discourse without being interrupted.' - Charles Poore
  • 'The true essayist is one who can plunge into a subject and emerge with a richer understanding.' - George Orwell
  • 'The essayist is a self-liberated man, sustained by the childish belief that everything he thinks about, everything that happens to him, is of general interest.' - E.B. White

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