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Meaning of backlist

Source language: EnglishDictionary language: English

backlist

noun

Definitions

  1. A list of older books available from a publisher, as opposed to the frontlist of more recent titles.

verb

Definitions

  1. To hold back a student's application (to a college etc.) based on whether a preferred candidate declines their offer.

    Example: I have not heard back from the college yet: I must have been backlisted.

  2. To place (a book) on a backlist.