Journalist
/ˈdʒɜːrnəlɪst/
Definitions
A person who collects, writes, edits, or presents news or other information for newspapers, magazines, television, or radio.
/ˈdʒɜːrnəlɪst/
A person who writes for newspapers or magazines or prepares news to be broadcast or published
The journalist spent weeks investigating the story.
💡 Simply: Imagine you're a detective, but instead of solving crimes, you find and write about interesting stories for people to read, watch, or listen to. That's a journalist!
👶 For kids: A journalist is someone who writes or tells us the news.
More Examples
She worked as a journalist for a local newspaper.
The journalist's report exposed a scandal.
How It's Used
"The journalist reported live from the scene of the accident."
"Political journalists often attend press conferences."
Synonyms & Antonyms
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Idioms & expressions
investigative journalist
A journalist who researches and investigates specific issues.
"The investigative journalist uncovered a major corruption scandal."
freelance journalist
A journalist who works independently for various publications or media outlets.
"The freelance journalist wrote articles for several online magazines."
From French *journaliste*, from *journal* ("news, daily record") + *-iste* ("-ist").
The word 'journalist' gained prominence with the rise of newspapers and magazines in the 19th century, evolving from an informal term to a recognized profession.
Memory tip
Think of a journal (diary) - a journalist *journals* events.
Word Origin
"Person who writes for a journal or news publications. Derived from journal."