Editorship

/ˈɛdɪtərʃɪp/ noun

Definition

The position, job, or authority of being an editor; the responsibility of overseeing what gets published or how something is organized.

Etymology

From 'editor' plus the noun suffix '-ship' (meaning position or state). The suffix '-ship' is used for positions and relationships like 'friendship,' 'leadership,' and 'citizenship.'

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College students often compete fiercely for editorship of the school newspaper because it looks amazing on college applications and gives you real power over what stories get told.

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