journalist

/dʒɜːrnəˈlɪst/

Definitions

1. noun

A person who writes for newspapers, magazines, or news websites, or for broadcasting or other media.

“As a young journalist, she worked her way up to become a prominent news anchor.”

2. noun

A person who specializes in a particular branch of journalism, such as sports or financial journalism.

“The sports journalist had in-depth knowledge of the team’s performance.”

3. noun

A writer or editor of a journal or periodical, especially one dealing with a particular subject or specialty.

“The journal’s journalist was highly respected in his field of study.”

4. verb

To write or report for a newspaper, magazine, or other news medium.

“She decided to journalist on the topic of environmental conservation.”

Synonyms

  • correspondent
  • newswriter
  • reporter

Antonyms

  • apologist
  • propagandist