publisher (B1)

noun

Pronunciation: /ˈpʌblɪʃər/

Definition

A person or company that prepares, prints, and distributes books, magazines, or newspapers.

Examples

• The publisher decided to release the new novel in the fall.

• She sent her manuscript to several publishers, hoping for a contract.

• Penguin Random House is a major book publisher.

Synonyms of publisher

Words with a similar meaning to publisher:

• editor
• house
• imprint

Antonyms of publisher

Words with the opposite meaning to publisher:

• author
• reader

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