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Definition of subeditor

subeditor

/ˌsʌbˈɛd.ɪ.tɚ/
(UK: sub-editor)
sub · ed · i · tor
Plural:subeditors
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Adjective:subeditorial
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subeditor Lexical Profile

subeditor Game Scores & Validity

• noun

1

British An assistant editor at a newspaper, magazine, or publishing house who checks and revises written material for accuracy, grammar, house style, and layout, and often writes headlines.

Example

"The subeditor caught a factual error in the lead paragraph just before the newspaper went to press."

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Word Nuance & Usage

Primarily used in British, Australian, and Commonwealth English; in American journalism, the equivalent role is referred to as a 'copy editor.'

• Rhymes for subeditor

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Subeditor. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/subeditor
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