How to Say “Editor” in Tamil

ஆசிரியர்
āciriyar/ɑːtʃɪɾɪjɐɾ/
The Tamil word for 'editor' is ஆசிரியர் (āciriyar).
ஆசிரியர் refers to a person who edits. In a general sense, it is the term used for an editor, but it is also the word for 'teacher'.
Meaning: person who edits (noun)

Which one should you use?

While ஆசிரியர் can be used for an editor, the term பதிப்பாசிரியர் is more specific when referring to an editor of publications.

How do you pronounce it?

The word is pronounced /ɑːtʃɪɾɪjɐɾ/ (āciriyar).

Did you know?

  • The word ஆசிரியர் is derived from the Sanskrit word ācārya, which originally referred to a spiritual preceptor or a guide.
  • The concept of an 'editor' in Tamil is deeply tied to the act of 'teaching', suggesting that the process of refining a text is viewed as an educational act.
  • The term பதிப்பாசிரியர் combines பதிப்பு, meaning 'edition' or 'publication', with ஆசிரியர், literally creating a 'publication-teacher'.

Example conversation

Arun and Anita are talking about a news article.

  1. அனிதா Anita

    இந்தக் கட்டுரை மிகவும் நன்றாக இருக்கிறது.
    Intha katturai migavum nanrāga irukkirathu.
    This article is very good.
  2. அருண் Arun

    நன்றி, ஆசிரியர் இதைச் சரிபார்த்தார்.
    Nandri, āsiriyar ithai saripārthār.
    Thanks, the editor checked it.
  3. அனிதா Anita

    அவர் நிறைய மாற்றங்கள் செய்தாரா?
    Avar niraiya mātrangal seythārā?
    Did he make many changes?
  4. அருண் Arun

    இல்லை, அவர் சில வார்த்தைகளை மட்டும் மாற்றினார்.
    Illai, avar sila vārthaigaḷai mattum mātrinār.
    No, he only changed a few words.

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