LEADING ARTICLE


Meaning of LEADING ARTICLE in English

(~s)

1.

A ~ in a newspaper is a piece of writing which gives the editor’s opinion on an important news item. (BRIT; in AM, use editorial )

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2.

A ~ in a newspaper is the most important story in it. (AM; in BRIT, use lead )

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