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journalist
/ˈdʒɜː.nə.lɪst/
[/ˈdʒɜː.nə.lɪst/]
reporter, correspondent
Intermediatenoun
Definition
A journalist is a person who writes news reports or articles for newspapers, websites, or broadcasts.
Example
The journalist traveled to the disaster zone to report the truth about what had happened there.
The journalist traveled to the disaster zone to report the truth about what had happened there.
Etymology
From French 'journaliste', from 'journal' (daily record), from Latin 'diurnalis' (daily).
How & Where It’s Used
Used for news reporters across print, broadcast, and online media.