noun
- plural of subeditor; journalists who edit and prepare articles for publication, typically working under a chief editor
Usage: primarily British English
Examples
- The newspaper hired three new subeditors to handle the increased workload.
- Subeditors carefully check articles for grammar and factual errors before publication.
- The magazine’s subeditors work closely with reporters to polish their stories.
- Many subeditors have backgrounds in journalism or English literature.
- The chief editor relies on experienced subeditors to maintain editorial standards.
- Subeditors often work under tight deadlines to prepare the morning edition.