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   Agony aunt

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   • 1. a woman who answers letters in an agony column: informal British "her secret letter to a magazine agony aunt"

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   What is agony aunt?

   • Definition of agony aunt noun from the Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary a person who writes in a newspaper or magazine or on a website giving advice in reply to people’s emails and letters about their personal problems compare agony uncle Topics Suggestions and advice c2, Literature and writing c2

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   What is an agony aunt column?

   • Generally, agony aunt columns provide guidance and support to readers struggling with personal issues. In many cases, the columnist went through similar experiences herself and can offer first-hand advice.

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   Why should I seek out the advice of Agony Aunts?

   • In either case, the goal is to help the reader find a way to cope with or solve their problem. There are many benefits to seeking out the advice of agony aunts. First, it can be helpful to talk to someone outside of your personal situation. This can provide a new perspective on your problem and may help you see things in a different light.

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   What is agony aunts & positive personal traits?

   • Agony Aunts is a lesson designed to encourage pupils to develop a sense of empathy as they write letters of advice to Charlotte. Positive Personal Traits is a lesson designed to encourage pupils to think positively about themselves and those around.

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   AGONY AUNT meaning: 1. a person, usually a woman, who gives advice to people with personal problems, especially in a…. Learn more.

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   6 days ago · agony aunt. Word forms: plural agony aunts. countable noun. An agony aunt is a person who writes a column in a newspaper or magazine in which they reply to readers who have written to them for advice on their personal problems .

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   Agony aunt definition: a person who writes the replies to readers' letters in an agony column. See examples of AGONY AUNT used in a sentence.

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   What does the noun agony aunt mean? There is one meaning in OED's entry for the noun agony aunt . See ‘Meaning & use’ for definition, usage, and quotation evidence.

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   Definition of agony aunt noun in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.

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   Agony Aunt definition: A person, esp. a woman, who replies to the letters of readers in a newspaper or magazine column (agony column) giving advice, consolation, etc.

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   noun. a newspaper columnist who answers questions and offers advice on personal problems to people who write in. see more.