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publisher
noun
pub·lish·er
ˈpə-bli-shər
: one that publishes something
especially
: a person or corporation whose business is publishing
Examples of publisher in a Sentence
He submitted the manuscript to publishers of children's books.
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Word History
Etymology
Middle English, "person who makes something generally known," from publisshen "to make known, publish" + -er -er entry 2
First Known Use
15th century, in the meaning defined above
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The first known use of publisher was
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“Publisher.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/publisher. Accessed 19 Jan. 2025.
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publisher
noun
pub·lish·er
ˈpəb-lish-ər
: one that publishes
especially
: one that sends out and offers for sale printed matter (as books, magazines, or newspapers)
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