uhariri
oo-hah-REE-ree
How to say it
Swahiliuharirioo-hah-REE-ree
Englishediting; editorial work
Frenchrédaction, édition; montage
Meaning
The work of preparing a text, film or recording for publication by correcting and improving it. In newspapers it is the editorial side, as in uhuru wa uhariri, editorial independence.
Good to know
U class noun with no plural, from kuhariri, to edit; the person is mhariri, editor. Common phrases: uhariri wa video, video editing; bodi ya uhariri, editorial board.
Examples
- Kitabu chake kiko katika hatua ya uhariri.His book is at the editing stage.
- Anafanya kazi ya uhariri wa video.She works in video editing.
- Gazeti hilo linalinda uhuru wake wa uhariri.That newspaper protects its editorial independence.
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