Journalist vs. Columnist

Journalistnoun

(originally) The keeper of a personal journal, who writes in it regularly.

Columnistnoun

A regular writer of a column, such as in a magazine or newspaper

Journalistnoun

One whose occupation is journalism, originally only writing in the printed press.

Columnistnoun

a journalist who writes or edits a regularly scheduled column{8} in a periodical, usually in editorial style; a type of editorialist.

Journalistnoun

A reporter, who professionally does living reporting on news and current events.

Columnistnoun

a journalist who writes editorials

Journalistnoun

One who keeps a journal or diary; a diarist.

Columnist

A columnist is a person who writes for publication in a series, creating an article that usually offers commentary and opinions. Columns appear in newspapers, magazines and other publications, including blogs.

Journalistnoun

One whose occupation is to write for any of the public news media, such as newspapers, magazines, radio, television, or internet; also, an editorial or other professional writer for a periodical.

Journalistnoun

a writer for newspapers and magazines

Journalistnoun

someone who keeps a diary or journal

Journalist

A journalist is an individual trained to collect/gather information in form of text, audio or pictures, processes them to a news-worthy form and disseminates it to the public. The act or process mainly done by the journalist is called journalism.