letter to the editor

English

Noun

letter to the editor (plural letters to the editor or letters to editors)

1. A letter written to a newspaper, magazine or other periodical, usually intended for publication, about issues of concern to readers.

   The man wanted to show support for his choice for mayor by writing a letter to the editor.

Translations

letter to a periodical

• Afrikaans: lesersbrief
• Faroese: læsarabræv n
• Finnish: yleisönosastokirjoitus, mielipidekirjoitus (fi), kirje toimitukselle
• French: courrier des lecteurs m
• German: Leserbrief (de) m
• Icelandic: lesandabréf n
• Japanese: 投書 (ja) (とうしょ, tōsho)
• Romanian: scrisoare a cititorului f
• Spanish: carta al director f

See also

• letter column