Fachredakteur

specialist editor

noun FAKH-re-dak-TOER Rare

Also means

subject editor

Usage Note

Fachredakteur is an editor with expertise in a particular field such as science, sport, or politics. They commission and edit content within their subject area. Feminine: Fachredakteurin.

Examples

"Die Fachredakteurin für Wirtschaft erklärte die Zusammenhänge verständlich."

Natural Translation

The specialist economics editor explained the connections clearly.

Literal Translation

The subject-editor for economics explained the connections understandably.

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