Editelka

Editelka is a term that appears primarily as an informal or playful designation in some Slavic-language online contexts. It is not a standard or widely recognized job title in major dictionaries, and its use tends to be casual, self-referential, or humorous rather than official. When it does appear, editelka is often meant to indicate someone who edits text, video, or other content, rather than a formal position.

Etymology and usage notes suggest that editelka is formed from the English verb edit combined with a feminine suffix. This mirrors other informal agent-noun formations in Slavic languages that create light, descriptive labels for roles in creative or media work. In everyday practice, speakers might use editelka to mean “a female editor” or “an editing professional” in a relaxed, nonstandard way. Standard equivalents in many languages would be editorka, redaktorka, or redaktorė, depending on the language context.

Geographic and cultural notes indicate that editelka is most likely to be found in casual online discourse, fan communities, or social media, rather than in formal journalism, publishing houses, or academic writing. Its acceptability varies by audience, with some readers treating it as a charming nonce-formation and others viewing it as informal or unconventional terminology.

See also: Editor, Editor-in-chief, Redaktorka, Editorka. Examples of usage are rare and typically illustrative rather than prescriptive: an individual might jokingly refer to themselves as editelka when describing their editing work on a personal blog or video channel.