publicist Meaning, Definition & Usage

Pub"li*cist noun

Etymology

Cf. F. publiciste.

Definitions

1. A writer on the laws of nature and nations; one who is versed in the science of public right, the principles of government, etc.

   The Whig leaders, however, were much more desirous to get rid of Episcopacy than to prove themselves consummate publicists and logicians. Macaulay.

   2. One who publicizes, esp. a press agent.