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Op-ed

Meaning in journalism & media, with examples

/ˌɒpˈed/nounCommon term

In journalism & media, op-ed means: An opinion article by a named writer, often an outside expert or public figure, published on a newspaper's opinion pages or website.

In Turkish: görüş yazısı, konuk yazar yazısı

How it is used

The name comes from opposite the editorial page, where such articles were traditionally printed. People write, submit or pitch an op-ed, and opinion editors accept or reject it. Mainly American; British papers often say comment piece.

Example sentences

  1. A local surgeon wrote an op-ed calling for more organ donors.

  2. Op-eds should be under 800 words and include the author's full name.

Common collocations

  • write an op-ed
  • submit an op-ed
  • op-ed page
  • guest op-ed
  • editorialAn article that gives the official opinion of a newspaper or magazine on an issue, usually written by senior editors and often published without a byline.
  • columnA regular article by the same writer, usually in the same place in a newspaper, magazine or website, giving their personal views or advice.
  • columnistA writer who produces a regular column for a newspaper, magazine or website, giving personal opinions, analysis or advice.
  • objectivityThe principle of reporting facts as they are, without letting the journalist's own feelings, opinions or interests shape the story.

More terms: Story Types and Opinion

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