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Chefredakteurin

editor-in-chief (female)

noun SHEF-reh-dak-TOE-rin Rare
Communication Media

Origin: from French chef

Also means

female chief editor

Usage Note

Chefredakteurin is the feminine form of Chefredakteur; the role holds full editorial responsibility for a publication or programme and is increasingly held by women at major German outlets.

Examples

"Die Chefredakteurin entschied, den Bericht trotz politischem Druck zu veröffentlichen."

Natural Translation

The editor-in-chief decided to publish the report despite political pressure.

Literal Translation

The (female) chief-editor decided to publish the report despite political pressure.

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