Journalistic
ˌdʒɜːrnəˈlɪstɪk
Definitions
Of or relating to journalism or journalists; characteristic of or suitable for journalists.
ˌdʒɜːrnəˈlɪstɪk
Relating to the practice of journalism or journalists.
The newspaper aims to maintain a high standard of journalistic ethics.
💡 Simply: Imagine someone who writes news stories or investigates things for a newspaper, website, or TV. Anything related to their job, like the way they write or the kind of stories they choose, is 'journalistic'.
👶 For kids: Like a superhero who writes news stories!
More Examples
Her investigative work displayed a clear journalistic approach.
The film offered a journalistic perspective on the war.
The editor was known for his journalistic rigor.
How It's Used
"The article demonstrated strong journalistic integrity by presenting both sides of the story."
"Critics praised the movie's journalistic portrayal of historical events."
Synonyms & Antonyms
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Idioms & expressions
journalistic ethics
The moral principles and standards that guide journalists in their work.
"The reporters were fired for failing to uphold journalistic ethics."
journalistic integrity
The adherence to ethical principles and the truthful and unbiased reporting of information.
"The newspaper is known for its journalistic integrity."
From 'journal' (a diary or record) and the suffix '-istic' (indicating characteristic of or relating to). The word emerged in the 19th century, reflecting the rise of newspapers and the professionalization of reporting.
The term became increasingly common with the growth of newspapers and magazines in the 19th century, and later, with the advent of radio and television broadcasting.
Memory tip
Think of a journalist's work: reporting, investigating, and writing. Anything that embodies those qualities is 'journalistic'.
Word Origin
"Derived from 'journal' (a diary or record), which in turn comes from the French word 'jour' meaning 'day'. The suffix '-istic' is from Latin, indicating 'characterized by or relating to'."