editrix

noun

ed·​i·​trix ˈe-də-ˌtriks How to pronounce editrix (audio)
plural editrixes
: editress

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At that time, The Met was under the direction of former Harper's Bazaar editrix and fashion visionary, the legendary Diana Vreeland. — Lauren Valenti, Harper's BAZAAR, 9 Mar. 2012 This year, the Brooklyn Museum's Sackler Center First Award will go to a former Vogue Paris editrix, television correspondent, fashion icon, and actress. — Chelsea Peng, Marie Claire, 4 June 2015

Word History

First Known Use

1838, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of editrix was in 1838

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“Editrix.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/editrix. Accessed 7 Jul. 2026.

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