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ed-i-TORR-ee-uh-l/ˌedɪˈtɔːriəl/

An editorial is the paper’s own opinion piece, not a news report: an editorial on housing; the editorial argues that… In some UK papers the same text is called a leader. Editorial as an adjective means relating to editing: editorial independence; editorial team. Do not call a reporter’s news story an editorial unless it is clearly the paper’s view. Editor is the person; editorial is the article or the process.

Meaning

A newspaper article that gives the paper’s own opinion, not only facts.

Examples

• “The editorial argued that the council should delay the road plan.”
• “Yesterday’s editorial called for a national cycling strategy.”
• “Editorial independence means the owner should not kill a story.”

Good to know

the editorial argues that… UK twin: a leader. Adjective: editorial team / independence. Person: editor. Not a straight news report.

Near in meaning

leader

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