journalist

jour-nal-ist · noun

imported

Definitions

noun

  1. 1.

    A person who writes for newspapers, magazines, or news websites, or prepares news to be broadcast.

  2. 2.

    A person who keeps a journal or diary.

Forms

plural: journalists

Phrases & expressions

  • •
    freelance journalist — A self-employed journalist who sells work to various publications
  • •
    war journalist — A reporter who covers armed conflicts

Related words

See also: correspondent, journalism, reporter
Synonyms: columnist, correspondent, newsperson, reporter

Etymology

From French journaliste, from journal ("newspaper").