ELI5: Explain Like I'm 5

Columnist

A columnist is like a writer who gets to share their thoughts and ideas on a regular basis, usually in a newspaper or magazine. Think of them like your favorite storyteller who you like to listen to at bedtime. But instead of telling you a story, a columnist writes about their opinions on different topics like politics, sports, or entertainment. Sometimes they write about their own experiences or share advice. People read columns because they want to know what the columnist thinks about different things and because they enjoy their writing style. It's like having a cool and smart friend who tells you what they think about the world.