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journalist

[ jur-nl-ist ]

noun

  1. a person who practices the occupation or profession of journalism.
  2. a person who keeps a journal, diary, or other record of daily events.


journalist

/ ˈɜːəɪ /

noun

  1. a person whose occupation is journalism
  2. a person who keeps a journal
“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012
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Word History and Origins

Origin of journalist1

First recorded in 1685–95; journal + -ist
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In 2023, Fox was sacked from his role as a TV presenter on GB News after an on-air rant about a female journalist.

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Retired Californian couples fanned themselves under the square's colonnades, and journalists from around the world shouted questions in shaky Italian at any cardinal who looked like they may have a vote in the upcoming conclave.

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A former BBC journalist and a director of the Women's Sports Group, Kogan helped negotiate a rights deal for the Women's Super League and Women's Championship last year.

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As they speak to journalists, many relatives break down in tears.

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International journalists including the BBC are blocked by Israel from entering Gaza independently so are unable to independently verify figures.

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