Native English-speaker editor

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Orpheus

#11596 Mon, 27 Oct 03 10:51 AM

Is it correct to say 'a native English-speaker editor' to refer to an editor whose mother tongue is English?
Or 'a native English editor' is clear enough?!

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ryan smith

#11598 Mon, 27 Oct 03 11:12 AM

Saying 'a native English editor' may imply you want someone from England.

I vote for:

"A native-speaking English editor"

but there may be better ways.

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Orpheus

#11600 Mon, 27 Oct 03 11:30 AM

Thanks for your reply, Ryan.

Saying 'a native English editor' may imply you want someone from England.

I absolutely agree with you on that. That is also how I understand it.
How about 'a native English-speaker editor'? Does the 'speaker-editor' sound awkward to you?

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