συντάκτης
syntáktismasculine
The English word editor is translated into Greek as συντάκτης (syntáktis).
The word refers to a person who edits. However, it is also the standard term for a 'contributor' or 'writer' of an article in a publication.
Meaning: person who edits (noun)
What does it mean word for word?
The term is derived from the verb συντάσσω (to arrange or compose), literally meaning 'one who arranges'. It can be understood as editor, composer or arranger.
How does it change in a sentence?
The feminine form of the noun is συντάκτρια. The masculine plural form is οι συντάκτες.
How do you pronounce it?
The romanization is syntáktis.
Did you know?
- The concept of 'arranging' in συντάκτης originally applied to military formations, where a leader would 'arrange' troops into a specific order.
- The root of συντάκτης is the same as the word used in English for 'syntax', meaning the rules for how words are arranged in a sentence.
- The verb συντάσσω can also be used in a legal or formal context to mean 'to draft' a law or an official document.
Examples in context
- Ο συντάκτης του περιοδικού είναι πολύ ταλαντούχος.The editor of the magazine is very talented.
- Μήπως μπορείς να με βοηθήσεις ως συντάκτης;Can you help me as an editor?
- Ο συντάκτης έγραψε ένα άρθρο.O syntaktis egrapse ena arthro.The editor wrote an article.
Example conversation
Kyriaki and Giorgos are discussing a magazine.
- Κυριακή KyriakiΠοιος είναι ο συντάκτης του περιοδικού;Poíos eínai o syntáktis tou periodikoú?Who is the editor of the magazine?
- Γιώργος GiorgosΟ συντάκτης είναι ο φίλος μου.O syntáktis eínai o fílos mou.The editor is my friend.
- Κυριακή KyriakiΕίναι δύσκολος στην επικοινωνία;Eínai dýskolos stin epikoinonía?Is he difficult to communicate with?
- Γιώργος GiorgosΌχι, είναι πολύ ευγενικός άνθρωπος.Óchi, eínai polý evgenikós ánthropos.No, he is a very polite person.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “editor” translations and entries συντάκτης, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
