Leseranwalt

readers' ombudsman

noun LEH-zer-an-valt Rare

Also means

public editor

Usage Note

Leseranwalt (also Ombudsmann) is an independent in-house critic at some German newspapers who investigates reader complaints about accuracy and fairness; the role was popularised by quality papers seeking greater accountability.

Examples

"Der Leseranwalt überprüfte die Beschwerde und empfahl eine Richtigstellung."

Natural Translation

The readers' ombudsman investigated the complaint and recommended a correction.

Literal Translation

The reader-advocate checked the complaint and recommended a correction.

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