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journalist

American  
[jur-nl-ist] / ˈdʒɜr nl ɪst /

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 British  
/ ˈdʒɜːnəlɪst /

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

Etymology

Origin of journalist

First recorded in 1685–95; journal + -ist

Example Sentences

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On Tuesday, the BBC apologised for not looking into a separate allegation of "inappropriate communications" involving Mills, first reported in the Telegraph, raised by a freelance journalist last year.

From BBC

Dylan Johnson, assistant secretary of state for global public affairs, confirmed the abduction of an American journalist, without naming Kittleson.

From BBC

"We urge the public to remain calm and avoid the surrounding areas; the relevant services are currently intervening," Baratuza added in a message shared in a WhatsApp group for journalists.

From Barron's

AFP journalists also confirmed that air defences had been activated over the capital, including in the north.

From Barron's

Instead, they would have to present facts that proved specific stories were the result of what became known as "unlawful information gathering", and that Mail journalists knew it was going on.

From BBC