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Leitartikel

editorial

noun LYT-ar-ti-kel Rare
Communication Media

Origin: from leiten (to lead) + Artikel

Also means

lead article

Usage Note

Leitartikel is the opinion-leading editorial of a newspaper, expressing the paper's stance. It contrasts with the neutral Bericht. Written by a senior editor, the Leitartikler. Plural unchanged: Leitartikel.

Examples

"Im Leitartikel kritisiert die Redaktion die neue Steuerpolitik."

Natural Translation

In the editorial the editorial team criticises the new tax policy.

Literal Translation

In-the lead-article criticises the editorial-team the new tax-policy.

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